Avid Tutor

About the Employer

Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award -winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities.

We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!

Job Description / Essential Elements:

CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

AVID TUTOR

DEFINITION
Under the supervision of a certificated teacher, serves as a tutor by performing the necessary duties in the implementation of essential Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) methodologies for students and to do related work as required. Additionally, under the direction of the District AVID coordinator and subsequently the site AVID coordinator, is well versed in AVID instructional methodologies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading (WICR). AVID tutors lead by asking questions, encouraging students to discover truths through their own thinking processes and to follow the directives of the AVID elective teacher and AVID site coordinator. NCLB compliance is not required.

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
Exempt

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Leads study groups in AVID tutorial methodologies. (E)

2. Observes, reviews, and models student Cornell notes, binder organization, and calendars. (E)

3. Participates in Socratic seminar discussions.

4. Meets with the AVID teachers and coordinator for weekly planning and review. (E)

5. Helps students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults. (E)

6. Functions as an appropriate, positive role model. (E)

7. Attends appropriate staff meetings and in-service training. (E)

8. Works with students in any phase of the writing process. (E)

9. Conducts mini-lessons in the process of writing in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.

10. Assists in developing a resource file of enrichment materials for use in tutorial sessions.

11. Communicates frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator and/or AVID elective teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern. (E)

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

(E) = Essential Functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Child growth and development principles.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

ABILITY TO:
- Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Carry out oral and written directions.
- Operate necessary equipment such as copy machines and computers.
- Reinforce the concepts that need to be taught or re-taught.
- Maintain professional attitude and relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Maintain the confidentiality of school-related incidents and information.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid California Driver's License and have the ability to obtain and maintain insurability status under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, health (TB), and/or other employment clearance.

EDUCATION
Demonstrate proof of current enrollment in a 4-year college or university, or demonstrate proof of current enrollment in a 2-year college preferably with a plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university or recent graduate of a 4-year university.

Position requires the completion of a 16-hour training course at Riverside County Office of Education to demonstrate proficiency of AVID tutoring methodologies (provided if offered a position).

WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
- Subject to frequent interruptions and extensive contact with staff and students.
- Indoor and outdoor environment.
- Exposure to various emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Eyesight, corrected or uncorrected, sufficient to read fine print.
- Hearing, with or without use of hearing aid sufficient to hear oral instruction.
- Understandable voice and speech patterns.
- Physical stamina to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Stamina and coordination to walk on uneven terrain play yards and school grounds.
- Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist and turn.
- Strength to lift 10 pounds.

HAZARDS:
- Extended viewing of computer monitor.
- Working with chalk and chalkboard or dry erase boards and markers.
- Working around and with office and classroom equipment having moving parts.
- May be exposed to contact with hostile individuals.

Board approved: September 20, 2007

Requirements / Qualifications

-Proof of full-time enrollment in a college/university
-Completion of a 16-hour training course at Riverside County Office of Education to demonstrate proficiency of AVID tutoring methodologies (provided if offered a position)

Copy of Transcript Comments and Other Information

-Fingerprinting will be required if you are selected
-TB clearance (dated within the last 4 years)
-Valid California Driver's License and the ability to obtain and maintain insurability status under the District's vehicle insurance policy

The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Grace Park, Ed. D.
Deputy Superintendent
Title II Coordinator (Employees)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
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Antonia Hunt, Ed. D.
Coordinator, Equity, Diversity, & Support Systems
Title IX Coordinator
District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination
Equity Compliance Officer
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1202, Ext. 1750
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Al Bennett
Coordinator, Child Welfare and Attendance
District Section 504 Coordinator
Title II Coordinator (Students)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1202, Ext. 1756
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Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.