AVID Tutor

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Hours per day: This is a non-regular hourly position. Hours to be determined based on assigned location, program and student needs

Salary Level: $16.92/hour

Additional Information: Upon hire, you will be contacted by the AVID tutor leaders regarding training, where you will be assigned, weekly work schedule, etc.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Education and Experience

Preferred Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree or 72 credit hours of post-secondary education or passing Para Pro test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students; one year of prior experience working with school-aged youth, preferably in a classroom setting preferred; 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.

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: Tiffany Davis-Brantley, 253-571-1252,civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• Title IX Coordinator: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191,wgreer@tacoma.k12.wa.us
• 504 Coordinator: Elise Friedrich-Nielsen, 253-571-1065,efriedr@tacoma.k12.wa.us

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

Closing Date/Time: Fri, 20 Jun 2025

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• Tacoma Public Schools

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