Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for AVID Thinking and Learning Facilitators.  This position plays an integral role in secondary AVID Elective Classrooms.  AVID Elective classrooms provide a structured college preparatory system, providing direct support for first-generation college goers.  AVID Thinking and Learning Facilitators work with the AVID Elective Teacher and AVID students in grades 6-12 during the Tutorial Process twice a week to support students with solving their own points of confusion that arise in their academic classes.

The ideal AVID Thinking and Learning Facilitator possess the following attributes.

• Report to the AVID Elective class on time and prepared to work.
• Show initative by doing what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.
• Are well-groomed and dress appropriately, according to district and school guidelines.
• Treat students, fellow facilitators, teachers and other school personnel with respect.
• Have good communication skills.  Are willing to ask questions and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the AVID class.
• Are eager to learn about their facilitator position and are open to new perspectives
• Collaborate with AVID teachers, students, and other facilitators.
• Do quality work and remember that doing their very best will result in high achievement for AVID students.
• Are knowledgeable about, understand and adhere to district/site policies and procedures.
• Are knowledgeable about AVID and its mission, philosophy and methodologies so they can successfully fill their role.

This position is an adjunct position with no benefits.  Hourly rate of pay is $11.10

• High school diploma or GED required
• 16 hours of AVID facilitator training required
• Current college students preferred
• College degree preferred

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 201 E 12th Street, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.