Reach Associate (RA)

Midland Independent School District • Midland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reach Associate (RA) provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team’s multi-classroom leader. The RA works closely with the teacher to complete various administrative tasks and non-instructional paperwork. The RA manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, the RA 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 required
• Associate’s Degree, 48 semester hours, or academic assessment
• Ability to meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
• Previous experience working with children.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences.
• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
• Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.
• The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher.
• Have completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; OR have three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II.
• Have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Ability to work well with children
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of the subject matter being taught
• Preference is given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
• Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
• 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, Multi-Classroom 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 sessions required in the Opportunity Culture Model during the school year and summer.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED