AVID School Coordinator - Junior High

Role And Purpose

• The role of the AVID Coordinator is to support AVID implementation on the secondary campus.

Education/Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Experience

• Minimum of three years successful teaching experience. Prior experience as an AVID teacher preferred.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Assist with the development of a vertically aligned AVID Elective curriculum.
• Ensure consistent tutorial practices throughout all AVID classrooms.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and AVID Elective teachers to ensure appropriately rigorous instruction.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Ensure a college-ready/college-going culture is communicated throughout the school.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Utilize AVID Data and Certification documents to monitor progress and improve AVID implementation.
• Facilitate monthly AVID Site Team meetings.

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Create an annual AVID site budget.
• Prepare and submit monthly Tutor Payment Authorizations.
• Ensure AVID is included in the annual school improvement plan.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate student recruitment and enrollment in AVID.
• Ensure all AVID students participate in annual college testing.
• Facilitate planning and scheduling of AVID college visits and field trips.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Plan and coordinate parent/community workshops throughout the year.
• Ensure ongoing collaboration with district AVID sites and feeder schools.
• Maintain relevant communications with AVID Center and AVID District Director.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Ensure that AVID Elective teachers, academic teachers and campus staff attend AVID Summer Institute and/or AVID Path trainings.
• Design and deliver campus-based professional learning opportunities.
• Attend monthly AVID Coordinator meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor and coach AVID tutors to sustain effective tutorials.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as assigned.