Reach Associate (RA) (2026-2027 School Year)

Paraprofessional - Reach Associate (RA) (2026-2027 School Year)

Reports To: Campus Principal (and works closely with MCL)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: Internal Hires $28,589/year or current salary plus $5000. (Internal employees will receive the higher of the two salary options.) External Hires: $28,589/year

Opportunity Culture Campuses

Elementary (4): Burchett, Jenkins, Hoyland, Reynolds

Secondary (3): Roberson MS, Spring Leadership Academy, Twin Creeks MS

Application Process:

Part 1: Complete the online application and upload all of the following documents:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Short Essay Response (150 words max): Why do you want to be a Reach Associate?

Part 2: Artifacts Submission (Form sent after Part 1 submission)

• Two years of end-of-year evaluation data (2024-2025 and 2025-2026)
• Recommendation Form (Emailed to Principal/Supervisor)

Primary Purpose

Reach Associates (RAs) are advanced paraprofessionals who support Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) on Opportunity Culture campuses. MCLs give heavy guidance on lessons to assist the Reach Associate in their daily responsibilities. They will work closely with the teacher to complete various tasks, including classroom support with students and non instructional paperwork. They manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities while the teacher(s) deliver instruction. In some schools, aid instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning labs and/or working with students in small groups or individually. The multi-classroom leader or team teachers direct all activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 48 earned college credits
• Previous experience working with children
• Three years of experience in a K-12 school setting

Preferred:

• Educational Aide Certificate
• Seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Bilingual

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Relationship-centered - Able to work effectively with people who have different cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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 the classroom while the teacher provides instruction

Instruction (if applicable)

• Tutor small groups and individuals
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Solicit and receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of the teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, and additional paperwork)
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), when applicable
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Communicate with parents under the guidance of the Multi-Classroom Leader

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position will also require both traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. This position will require a flexible schedule, and after-hour events will be required.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Special Funding:

This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants. You understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, nonrenewal, or reassignment, as applicable.

Additionally, if full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions, provided they meet the requirements for the position.

Federal Time and Effort Reporting:

The Employee in this position is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.