2024-25 School Year

 

Academic tutors are needed to tutor AVID students during the AVID elective class for a minimum of 3 hours a day, two days a week. Individuals interested in becoming an AVID tutor must apply online at www.lsr7.org  For additional information in the application process, interested candidates may call 816-986-1000.

 

Details

• Tutors are required to attend 16 hours of facilitator training
• Trained tutors rate of pay, $18 per hour
• Official college transcript

Purpose Statement:

The job of AVID Tutor was established for the purpose/s of under the direct supervision of the Principal and AVID Coordinator, and with the assistance of the AVID elective teacher, providing tutoring and support and/or recommendations and support and tutoring for AVID students

 

Essential Functions

• Participates actively in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
• Serves as a role model/mentor to AVID students by being a lifelong learner, demonstrating appropriate academic and social behaviors, and wearing appropriate attire at all times.
• Assesses from student’s notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be taught or retaught.
• Evaluates student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, etc.
• Researches a variety of materials (e.g. AVID Curriculum Libraries, textbooks and materials) for the purpose of assisting AVID students.
• Conducts tutorial sessions in all areas of mathematics; therefore, a strong math background is mandatory.
• Conducts mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
• Sets examples of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
• Works with students in any phase of the writing process, such as brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
• Communicates frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

 

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

 

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 0% walking, and 0% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

 

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education:

Qualifications (Must meet at least one of the following):

• Enrolled in or graduate of a technical college or university
• College students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, evidenced by college transcript
• Have a strong Math and English Language Arts background, evidenced by college transcript
• College students must have a minimum of 30 college credit hours
• Degree in mathematics, English language arts, or education
• Complete the AVID Tutor Training Course and provide completion documentation to Human Resources

Equivalency None specified

Required Testing None specified

Certificates and Licenses None specified

Continuing Educ. / Training None specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance