Tacoma Public Schools

Pay: $15.74 per hour

Benefits:  NONE
 
Additional Information:  This is an hourly position deployed from the Central Administration offices to various schools throughout District.  There will be training sessions provided throughout the school year as needed.  

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college and career readiness support system for students in Tacoma Public Schools that promote strong independent Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading strategies. These strategies enable students to realize long-term success in rigorous high school and college courses. AVID teachers teach skills and behaviors for academic success and provide intensive support through tutorials and building strong student/teacher relationships AVIDS’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
 
The Tutorial process is a critical part of the AVID system, and tutors play an integral role in helping students develop their independent learning skills. Tutors facilitate the AVID Socratic Tutorial Model, an approach to creating collaborative learning environments that support student learning through probing questions. Students prepare for the tutorial by taking notes in class, reflecting on them, and identifying “points of confusion.”
 
 Responsibilities:
1. Tutors are hired by schools to teach students basic concepts in subjects ranging from reading comprehension and math, to writing and history.
2. Tutors read to students, guide them through pronunciation and explain terms using definitions and real-life examples. Pupils can range from kindergarten students learning the English alphabet, to high school seniors who need to refresh on basic algebra.
3. Tutors should be flexible, patient, attentive and responsible when dealing with students, parents and teachers.
4. Tutors must also be able to customize and craft effective tutoring plans that address student weaknesses and strengths.
5. Tutors should have excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate a mastery of various school subjects such as English, math and writing.
6. Tutors must be motivated and dedicated to helping students improve and succeed academically.  

Prior experience working with school-aged youth, preferably in a classroom setting; some post secondary education is preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.
Associate’s degree or 72 credit hours of post secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of childhood academic, social and physical development.
Knowledge of assigned subject areas.
Ability to take direction from others.
Ability to establish positive relationships with school-aged youth.
Ability to obtain, clarify, and exchange information.
Ability to organize and coordinate activities with assistance of classroom teacher.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people multi-cultural, socio-economic setting.  

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. 

Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us  
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096, jherbol@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator, Secondary: Megan Nelson, 253-571-1003, mnelson@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.