AVID Tutor - Middle School
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About the EmployerLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6-8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K-5), three schools with all grades (K-8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Job SummaryPART TIME - 2-3 HOURS PER WEEK AVID tutors have the ability to guide students toward academic and personal excellence that will reach far beyond their high school years. As an AVID tutor, you are an active participant in the learning, growth, and personal development of students. Most importantly, you have been selected for this position because of the faith of the AVID coordinator in your ability to make a positive contribution. AVID is a system that targets potential college students who need support. AVID prepares these students by teaching them college readiness skills. Students are enrolled in courses and given academic support through tutors. QUALIFICATIONS: • Willing to facilitate inquiry based learning. • A desire to make a difference in the lives of students. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with small groups of middle school students. • Determine from student notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be reviewed. • Evaluate student binders, including calendars, class and textbook notes, etc. • Become familiar with the materials in the AVID Curriculum Library. • Facilitate tutorial sessions about core content areas. • Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow. • Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern. Application and Training: Applicants must complete an application and participate in the interview process. Tutors will be trained in the Socratic tutorial method and will receive ongoing feedback. 1 Position at Abbott Middle School 1 Position at Borel Middle SchoolRequirements / QualificationsTesting required