Reach Associate

ESC Region 12 • Waco, TX

67d

About The Position

The Reach Associate provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team's multi-classroom leader (MCL). The role involves working closely with the teacher(s) to complete various administrative tasks and non-instructional paperwork. The Reach Associate manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, as well as during instruction. In some schools, the Reach Associate 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 (MCL) or master team reach teachers (MTRT).

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or Para Professional Institute Certificate.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Successful experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
• Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.
• 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 systems to promote positive behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch).
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills.
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher.
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees