JOB GOAL:

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is a program designed to provide the academic, social, and emotional support that targets potential college students who need academic assistance. AVID prepares these students by teaching them college and career readiness skills. Students are enrolled in advanced courses and given academic support through tutorial opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:          

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Ability to work part time during school hours.
3. Must possess good communication skills and is willing to ask questions and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the AVID class.
4. Ability to work independently but has the ability to take and follow directions.
5. Must obtain and maintain AZ Fingerprint clearance card prior to start date.
6. Must possess positive attitude toward students, teachers, and staff.
7. Must be available to complete tutor training.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Work with small groups of middle school students (7^th and 8^th grade).
2. Determine from student notes and discussions, the concepts that need to be explained or reviewed.  
3. Tutor students on Tuesday and Thursday during the school day and conduct binder checks on Fridays.
4. Evaluate student binders and planners, class and textbook notes, etc.
5. Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
6. Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
7. Tutors will be trained and will receive ongoing feedback and assistance with implementing AVID resources.
8. Willing to travel between 2 sites every day.
9. Has ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for long periods of time.
10. Has the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and/or move objects.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  FY19 – 180 Day Calendar

COMPENSATION:  Classified Salary Schedule, Salary Grade Level: Letter G

BENEFITS:  As per District policy

REPORTS TO:  Classroom teacher, and site administrator

EVALUATION:  Initial evaluation to be completed no later than ninety (90) days after first day of work; thereafter, annually by supervisor.

HOURS:  16.5 hours per week

CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480- 987-7418 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Asistente del Superintendente de Servicios Auxiliares, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7418 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.