Avid Tutor

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 29/04/2024 - 20/12/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1408148

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
**The AVID tutor in Tutorology**

The AVID tutor takes an active part in developing the academic and personal strength of AVID students.

The AVID tutor becomes thoroughly grounded in AVID strategies (WICOR: writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading).

The AVID tutor becomes a master of each stage of the AVID tutorial and the inquiry learning process, as described below:
1. Students take Cornell notes in their academic classes.

2. Students complete the pre-work on Tutorial Request Form (TRF) from their academic class, Cornell notes, homework, classwork, quizzes and/or tests.

3. As students enter the room, the teacher/tutor checks the TRFs and Cornell notes from the content class to support the point of confusion question.

4. Students are divided into tutorial groups

5. One student begins the tutorial by presenting an authentic question and 30-Second Speech to the group. The tutor and group members ask questions to guide the student presenter through the critical thinking and inquiry process.

6. Group members/tutor check the student presenter¿s understanding of the answer to his/her question by asking clarifying questions. Group members also take three-column notes on the student presenters¿ questions.

7. Steps 5 and 6 are repeated for as many group members as time allows.

8. Students complete a written reflection based on their learning (content and/or process) from the point of confusion.

9. Students turn in their tutor pre-graded TRFs to teacher for grading and feedback.

10. Teacher/tutors/students debrief the tutorial process. Students verify their learning in their academic classes.

The AVID tutor assists AVID students in developing personal pride in the AVID System.

The AVID tutor:

- Provides academic support for students
- Encourages students to enrol in university after high school graduation.
- Serves as a role model/mentor to AVID students.

AVID tutors are expected to be active learners, not experts. Because you have been selected as a tutor for this special class, it is expected and understood that you will:

- Be positive and professional.
- Arrive on time and prepared for class.
- Act as a role model and wear appropriate attire at all times.
- Assist students in maintaining their AVID binders (with calendar, assignment sheets, TRFs and daily Cornell notes from academic classes).
- Actively participate in collaborative groups and tutorials.
- Participate in AVID field trips and motivational activities (when possible).
- Inform teacher in advance of absences/lates on a tutorial day.
- Become familiar with the specific routines and expectations of each AVID teacher¿s classroom.
- Facilitate the tutorial learning process and implement AVID methodologies.
- Adhere to district/site policies and procedures.
- Complete tutor training.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DE Values**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
Wyndham Central College is located in a high growth corridor, approximately 20 minutes west of Melbourne and caters for students in Years 7 to 12 across the Wyndham district. Recent data sets in key areas have demonstrated significant improvement in line with the goals and targets identified in the previous Strategic Plan and reflect the dedication and commitment by the staff.

The Staff at Wyndham Central are committed to delivering a rigorous guaranteed and viable curriculum enhanced by the AVID program that aims to prepare students by developing a set of strategies to support their learning and chosen pathway. The college programs are innovative and challenging and include a 7-10 Enrichment and VHAP program, 7-10 Spanish Immersion Program (SIP), the 9-10 STEM Academy and our flagship schoolwide program AVID. The college is the first school in Australia to achieve certification as an AVID school and are currently recognized as Australia¿s f