Tutor - AVID Program (Dobie Middle School)

Work Study Job Type: 
Tutors
Duties and Tasks: 

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Provide tutorial services to middle school students to enhance their reading and math skills.
  • Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
  • Encourage students to enroll in a four year college or university after high school graduation.
  • Serve as a role model/mentor to AVID students.
Required Skills: 

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

  • Ability to conform to an established work schedule.
  • Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Ability to use personal computers.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
  • Complete 16 hours of tutoring.
  • Be positive and professional at all times.
  • Arrive on time and prepare for class.
  • Act as a role model in behavior; wear appropriate attire at all times.
  • Assist students in maintaining their AVID binders (with calendar, assignment sheets, Tutorial Request Forms, and daily Cornell notes in all academic classes).
  • Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
  • Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities (when possible).
  • Inform teacher in advance of absences/tardies on a tutorial day.
  • Become familiar with the specific routines and expectations of each AVID teacher's classrooms.
  • Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
  • Adhere to district/site policies and procedures
Additional Requirements: 

Must pass additional ISD criminal history background check.

Campus Specific Requirements: 

NRG/Dobie - Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. - noon; Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.