AVID Basic Skills Clerk

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP
 
Application Deadlines:
September 23, 2024 – 4:00 p.m.

 
Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates and External Candidates:  Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Job Description
Under the general supervision of the principal and AVID coordinator and the immediate supervision of the AVID elective teacher, AVID Tutors assist identified students in academic subjects in order to develop habits of mind and higher standards of academic achievement among students which will increase postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation.

AVID Tutors are distinguished from other Tutors and Instructional Aides/Assistants in that AVID Tutors are trained in the use of AVID strategies to enhance academic performance of targeted high school students and serve as role models and mentors.
     
Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Take an active role in developing the academic and personal strengths of AVID students.
2. Serve as a positive role model/mentor to students.
3.  Determine concepts to teach or reteach from students’ notes and discussions.
4. Review student class and textbook notes, binders, and calendars.
5. Become familiar with the textbooks and materials used by AVID students and those in the AVID Curriculum Libraries.
6. Conduct tutorial sessions in all subject areas individually or in small groups.
7. Conduct mini-lessons in the WICOR process in all subject areas, study skills, and other aspects of college preparation.
8. Set an example of personal excellence and high expectations for AVID students to follow.
9. Assist students in all phases of the formal writing process, including brainstorming, clustering, revision, and editing.
10. Communicate frequently and honestly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding student progress and areas of concern.
11. Assist in the development and preparation of AVID instructional materials for tutorial sessions.
12. Review the performance and work of students on tutorials.
13. Meet and communicate with the AVID coordinator and/or teachers regarding student progress, course outlines, and assignment schedules.
14.  Assist in the development of a resource file of enrichment materials.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
16. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To: 
AVID Building Coordinators

Compensation: 
RAVE Clerical Association – Wage Group V :   $20.65 – $23.16 Hourly (based on 2024-25 contract)

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.
 
District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.
 
District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not  discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational  opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial  status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity,  membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196  provides equal access to designated youth groups.
 
The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson (651-423-7859 –shelly.monson@district196.org) is the  designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related  inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education,  Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary  Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond  to student-related inquiries regarding the district’s non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special  Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to  respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all  directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the  Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
 
*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.