Paradise Valley Unified School District No. 69

 

AVID TUTOR

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. The tutor should have completed two years of Algebra and a minimum of college level freshman English

 

The general responsibilities of the tutor are to provide intensive & extensive tutorial services for the middle school & high school students.  The tutor, in order to assist the student in his/her education endeavors, will work closely with the AVID elective teacher.

 

RATE OF PAY:  $10.00 per hour

 

REPORTS TO:  AVID Elective Teacher

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

     1.          Provide academic assistance to assigned students, either in a group or individually

     2.          Establish liaison with the teacher and work under the teacher's direction, if necessary to assist the student

     3.          Attend periodic training sessions given by AVID staff members to increase competency in working with students

     4.          Be responsible for maintaining records on each student being tutored, including follow-up & periodic assessment

     5.          Provide evaluations and other reports as requested by the AVID staff

     6.          Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying

     7.          Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept, and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work

     8.          Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas

     9.          Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas

  10.          Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success

  11.          Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s)

  12.          Serve as a role model for students being served

  13.          Assist in designing and implementing class cooperative projects

  14.          Other job-related duties as assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine, ten or twelve-month year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the BoardÕs policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

 

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS:  Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation.  The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

 

ISSUED:  8/2009