Opportunity Culture Reach Associate (Ra) 2025-2026

Ector County Independent School District•Odessa, TX

15d

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. (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
Associate’s Degree or at least 45 semester hours
Ability to meet the ESSA requirements
If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught
Maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

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 Multi-Classroom Leader 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 monthly professional development opportunities