PURPOSE STATEMENT

Tutors will perform instructional support tasks and provide a positive role model for students while gaining possible career path experience in public education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Actively mentor and engage students and build success oriented relationships.
2. Communicate and model AVID’s instructional practices.
3. Promote and reinforce rigor in learning through AVID strategies of WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading).
4. Evaluate student binders and planners.
5. Become skilled in asking leveled questions.
6. Facilitate inquiry groups and guide students to higher level discussions.
7. Develop collaboration and inquiry skills in students.
8. Model academic excellence and encourage a positive learning environment in class.
9. Communicate regularly with teaching staff to promote student growth and class effectiveness.
10. Prepare and maintain AVID tutor binder.
11. Provide positive, consistent follow-up with students.
12. Attend regular tutor trainings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Eligible for college or university state work study funding and/or currently enrolled in college classes.
• Strong interest in working with students in an educational setting and supporting student learning experiences.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain a religious or medical exemption by October 18, 2021.
• Requires completion of a Walla Walla Public Schools application, fingerprinting and background check.
• Requires documentation of State Work Study eligibility from student’s college or university, if eligible.

The Walla Walla School District 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, gender 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 Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                      

Title IX Coordinator                                                    Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Liz Campeau, Director of HR                                         Libby Thompson, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street                                                       364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                                Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000                                                          (509) 527-3000

lcampeau@wwps.org                                                   lthompson@wwps.org