Reach Associate

Nash County Public Schools•Rocky Mount, NC

About The Position

The Reach Associate (RA) is an advanced paraprofessional who supports Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCL) and classroom teachers. Multi-Classroom Leaders give guidance on lesson and classroom management. The Reach Associates also co-teach, learn student data analysis, and get observation/feedback. The Reach Associate (RA) typically provides both instructional and noninstructional support to a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL) team of teachers, as designated by the MCL, with a focus on providing small-group tutoring under the guidance of the MCL team. The RA may supervise time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning while providing small-group tutoring. The RA may work closely with the teaching team to complete various administrative tasks and noninstructional paperwork. The RA may also manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. All activities are guided and directed by the MCL. The Reach Associate may be a multi-team RA, supporting several teaching teams when team members need release time to work with other teachers, or a team RA, supporting a single team primarily through providing small-group tutoring in a tutoring lab, by pulling small groups out of classrooms, or by pushing into classrooms to work with small groups.

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement

Responsibilities

Classroom and School Environment 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
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.
Professional Responsibilities 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), volunteers, and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable
Participate in professional development opportunities at school, including MCL-led on-the-job development
Attend team planning and data meetings whenever possible
Additional Job Functions Perform other work related to school-based professional development as requested