Reach Associate

at  Spring Independent School District

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional - Reach Associate (RA)
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal (and works closely with MCL)
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

PREFERRED:

• Educational Aide Certificate
• Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Bilingual

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Relationship-centered - Able to work effectively with people who have different cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Reach associates (RAs) are advanced paraprofessionals who support Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) on opportunity culture campuses. MCLs give heavy guidance on lessons to assist the Reach Associate in their daily responsibilities. They will work closely with the teacher to complete various tasks, including classroom support with students and non instructional paperwork. They manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities while the teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, aid instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning labs and/or working with students in small groups or individually. The multi-classroom leader or team teachers direct all activities.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit and receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of the teacher (such as taking attendance, entering
• grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, and additional paperwork)
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), when applicable
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Communicate with parents under the guidance of the Multi-Classroom Leader