Paraprofessional Job Description

Reach Associate- Elementary

Summary

The reach associate (RA) typically provides both instructional and non instructional support to a team of teachers, as designated by the team’s multi-classroom leader, with a focus on providing small-group tutoring under the guidance of the multi-classroom leader’s team. (S)he also aids instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning. (S)he works closely with the teaching team to complete various administrative tasks and non instructional paperwork. (S)he manages procedures and supervises student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while teacher(s) deliver instruction. All activities are directed by the multi-classroom leader or school administrator. 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 who supports 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.

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.
• Provide direct whole class instruction.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
• Co-plan/Co-teach with MCL as well as contribute to small group planning and scope of work. 

Professional Responsibilities

• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and MCL.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Attend Professional Learning Community meetings 

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children. 
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status for Title I.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. Associate degree or  a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with people who have differing cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic differences. 
• Knowledge of subject matter being taught

Pay

• State pay scale plus $4000 yearly stipend based on the Thomasville Opportunity Culture Stipends for 2023-2024 school year.

Reports to: Principal

These are the critical competencies a candidate for this position should have.

Reach Associate—Critical Competencies