AVID Tutor

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Graduate

  • Current enrollment in a post-secondary education institution (preferred)

    • 12 Hours Tutorology training (will be provided and must be completed in first year of     

              employment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

    • Ability to think/adapt quickly

    • Ability to perceive student needs

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.    Uphold the "Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Education."  Keep informed of and comply with district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

2.    Contribute to the educational system by upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.

3.    Cooperate with all district personnel in implementing the goals and policies of the district and campus and/or program assigned.

4.    Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to accommodate the needs and abilities of the students involved.

5.    Develop and maintain a positive rapport with students in the AVID classrooms.

6.    Take all necessary precautions to promote student welfare and protect the students, equipment and facilities.

7.    Maintain accurate and complete records as required by district policy, and administrative regulations.

8.    Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

9.    Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the district.

10.  Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

11.  Abide by the Board of Trustees' Policies and Administrative Regulations.

12.  The AVID Tutor shall be under the general supervision of the program administrator/supervisor (AVID District Director).

13.  Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

Computers, audio-visual equipment, and other forms of instructional technology and equipment

Working Conditions:

       Mental Demands:

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, to problem-solve, to work collaboratively with others, and to work on multiple projects/tasks within a given time period    

Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Ability to transport materials/supplies to be used in tutorial sessions

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of professional personnel.

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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.