OPPORTUNITY CULTURE REACH ASSOCIATE (RA) 2025-2026

Ector County Independent School District (TX) • Odessa, TX

113d

About The Position

The Reach Associate provides both instructional and noninstructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team's multi-classroom leader. (S)he works closely with the teacher to complete various administrative tasks and noninstructional paperwork. (S)he manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, (s)he aids instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning, and/or by instructing students in small groups or individually. All activities are directed by the multi-classroom leader or team reach teachers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Associate's Degree, 48 semester hours, or academic assessment.
• Ability to meet the ESSA requirements.
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught.

Responsibilities

• Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
• Manage student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch).
• Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.
• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills.
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork).
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees