POSITION: Reach Associate

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Opportunity Culture

REPORTS TO: Principal, Chief Academic Officer, or designated teacher

PAY GRADE: Inst-PG-4 +Stipend

NO. OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 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. 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.

POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE

The reach associate typically provides both instructional and noninstructional 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.

Major Responsibilities

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 student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess,

lunch).

4. Monitor independent work time in classroom while teacher provides instruction.

Instruction (if applicable)

5. Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of

the supervising teachers.

6. Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.

Professional Responsibilities

7. Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve

professional skills.

8. 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).

9. Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable.

10. Participate in professional development opportunities.

Qualification Requirements

• Previous experience working with children.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required.
• 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.
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job.

• Eye strain
• Standing
• Reaching above shoulders
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.
• Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

Equipment used

• Typewriter
• Computer
• Copy Machine
• 10-Key Calculator
• Fax Machine
• Document imaging machine/scanner

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.