Reach Associate

Job Title: Reach Associate Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt/At-Will

Reports To: Campus Principal

Pay Grade/Days: 202/187

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: February 2021

Primary Purpose:
Provides both instructional and noninstructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team's multi-classroom leader (MCL). Works closely with the teacher(s) to complete various administrative tasks and noninstructional paperwork. Manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, 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).



Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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



Special Knowledge/Skills:


Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. Preference given for experience working successfully with those of similar demographics to the desired school placement.
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively



Experience
Successful experience working with children



Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instruction

1. Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher.
2. Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
3. Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
4. Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.

Classroom and School Environment

1. Hold students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable.
2. Contribute to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport.
3. Manage systems to promote positive behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch).
4. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
5. Conduct parent involvement activities.
6. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills.
2. Maintain administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional paperwork).
3. Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
7. Participate in professional development opportunities.
8. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:
Personal desktop computer and/or laptop, phone line, printer/copier, and related office equipment



Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Constant contact by phone and in person with the public and school district employees. Continuous sitting, standing, bending, stooping and wrist flex extension. Administrative office environment.


Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, natural origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.


For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and/or Waco ISD Coordinator of Student Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io and/or Waco ISD Director of Athletics at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact Waco ISD Assistant of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Director of Special Education at View phone number on click.appcast.io or P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX 76703.