AVID Site Coordinator

AVID Site Coordinator Urbana School District #116 Urbana Middle School - Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116 Job Details

Job ID:

5652667

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Urbana School District #116

Title:

AVID Site Coordinator

LOCATION

Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR

AVID District Director and Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the AVID Site Coordinator (a certified staff member who works at the school level) is to help support and implement the components of the AVID program at

UMS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Advocates for students and is committed to the philosophy of AVID, including support for equity and access for all students. Provides the leadership for the development and maintenance of an active Site Team. Acts as the liaison between the Site Team, principal, AVID counselor(s), AVID Teachers, and AVID District Director. Uses the AVID College and Career Readiness Framework as a lens to support students and staff. Oversees and is responsible for certification and data collection, including engaging the members of the Site Team in collecting evidence and providing data. Collaborates with different sites and grade levels to articulate the curriculum and activities of AVID. Advocates and provides professional learning regarding AVID methodologies for other school and district staff members. Creates the student recruitment plan, including collaborating with feeder schools, scheduling family information nights, conducting interviews, and distributing materials to potential AVID students. Organizes and coordinates family workshops and engagement opportunities throughout the year. Creates a relationship/communication system with the counseling team to address student needs, placement, and ongoing scheduling changes. Monitors and coaches tutors to sustain effective tutorials and ensures consistent tutorial practices throughout all AVID sections. Coordinates arrangements for college field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified staff member at UMS Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills Knowledge about instructional practices, curriculum, and assessment and formally trained as an AVID site-coordinator Minimum of two years teaching experience

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL

Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is an exempt position. This is a stipend position. A stipend in the maximum amount of $2,000/per year. Requires at least a two-year commitment for the 2026-2027 and the 2028-2029 school year. The stipend position does not interfere with other stipend responsibilities. AVID Site-Team Coordinator will serve on the School-Improvement Team A teacher will not be eligible to receive both the AVID and the School Improvement Stipend

START DATE

July 2026 - June 2029

EVALUATION:

The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CREATED:

February 2025

Position Type:

Stipend