TITLE:      Avid Tutor 

 BASIC FUNCTION:

 Under the direction of the Avid teacher, the AVID tutor facilitates tutorials for AVID students and is responsible for grading student binders and Tutorial Request Forms. The AVID tutor may assist teachers by making copies for the AVID elective and may assist students in math tutorials before/after class.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

•  Know and be committed to Excelsior’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Believe that all students will achieve and expect their students to achieve, and their words and deeds communicate this to their students and parents.
• Be on duty while at school to help maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide opportunities for students to experience success and create a climate of high expectation for all students.
• Use a variety of effective procedures to check for understanding and use the results of those procedures to improve individual student performance.
• Always be prepared for students and parents and make them feel welcome at all times; respond to student and parent concerns and requests immediately and effectively.
• Attend all required AVID trainings to become experts in the AVID inquiry and tutorial process; WICOR strategies; AVID binder expectations.
• Assist with other such duties as may be assigned, including but not limited to; field trips and/or motivational activities.
• The AVID Tutor is a role model to AVID students and must help AVID students develop pride in the AVID College readiness system; assist in completion of college eligibility requirements; and provide academic support.
• Assist with other such duties as may be assigned. 

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laws, rules and regulations related to Charter Schools, including applicable sections of the State Education Code and Board policies or other applicable laws.
• Operation of office machines including a computer and specified software applications.

ABILITY TO:

• Be an active listener and have positive, professional interactions at all levels and in all situations in order to maintain effective relations with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including word processor, computer, printer, scanner, facsimile machine, calculator, copier, etc.
• Work independently and participate as a team member in a collaborative environment.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience or training in relevant field.
• A Valid Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• School campus environment, office environment and various community events
• Irregular or extended work hours.
• Requires moderate lifting, 15-50 pounds.
• Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 35% walking, and 40% standing
• Will require travel to various locations.
• May require additional work hours 
• This position will work at two campuses. 
• The AVID tutor will work T/Th 11:30-3:00 at our main campus in Victorville and W/F 2-4 at our North Victorville campus for a regular work week (hours and days are subject to change as business needs change). 
• Tutors may be asked occasionally to work additional hours for field trips and motivational activities.