Yuba City Unified School District AVID Tutor DEFINITION Under supervision in an AVID classroom, assists in the instruction and tutoring of students; do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Works with students individually or in small groups, tutoring, reinforcing or following up on the teacher's lessons; determine from student tutorial worksheets, notes, and discussions the concepts that need to be the focus of the tutorial sessions; work with students in any phase of the writing process: assist students in any subject area, by being familiar with students’ textbooks and materials and AVID classroom resources; evaluate student binders, including calendars, and class and textbook notes; assist in teaching study skills and other aspects of college preparation; assist the AVID teacher as requested, such as contacting teachers regarding course outlines and assignments schedules, helping with field trips, contacting parents etc.; communicate regularly with the AVID teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and/or Experience: High school diploma and two years experience working with students in a structured classroom or equivalent setting is required. Higher education may substitute for experience. Meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements. Knowledge and Skills: Understanding of the practices and principles of child guidance is required. Working understanding of the District, school site, and AVID principles. Sufficient analytical and assessment skills to document student progress are required. Sufficient communication skills to work with teachers and students in both formal and informal settings are essential. Requires good record keeping, clerical and computer skills. Abilities: Ability to assist teaching staff and implementation of instructional goals and activities is required. Must have the ability to assess the needs of individual students. Ability to interact with teachers, faculty, and parents in order to carry out assigned duties is essential. Physical Abilities: Requires sufficient arm, hand and finger dexterity in order to operate a personal computer keyboard, typewriter and other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires lifting of light to moderate objects on an occasional basis and sufficient ambulatory ability to stand for sustained periods of time. Requires ambulatory ability to go to different locations. Requires speaking and hearing to communicate in person or over the phone. 10/15/10