Position Type: Temporary Worker/TemporaryDate Posted: 8/1/2024Location: District Wide PoolClosing Date: 07/01/2025JOB TITLE: AVID Tutors DUTY DAYS: PAY GRADE: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour Primary Purpose: WHAT IS AN AVID TUTOR? Tutors are essential to the success of the AVID elective class, where they facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum. As students from colleges and universities, tutors receive formal training and also serve as role models. AVID students who continue their education in college often return to the program as tutors. WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN AVID TUTOR? There is a need for AVID tutors for this school year at a variety of Pasadena ISD schools. Tutors are essential to the success of the AVID elective class where they facilitate student success in advanced classes. Each secondary school has multiple AVID classes in which tutors are needed two/three days each week to work with small groups of students. College students are highly desirable as tutors because they serve as positive college role models for the AVID students. All tutors receive formal training in AVID methodologies and good tutoring procedures. Tutors are paid $10 per hour for tutoring within the school day and for their required 16 hours of tutor training. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Currently enrolled successful college student (preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong English, Math and Science skills.
Experience: Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Tutors will be trained to tutor with the Socratic method. Work with small groups of intermediate school or high school students under the supervision of a teacher in an AVID classroom during the school day. Serve as guides and facilitator of students' learning through questioning, writing, thinking and discussing. Any of the above qualifications, skills, and experience may be waived if deemed in the best interest of the District. Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending