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

Reports to: Campus Principal                                                            Pay Grade: Instructional Aide 5

Dept./School: To be assigned                                                          Days: 187

Primary Purpose: The Reach Associate 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Associate’s Degree or at least 45 college hours
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of 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 classroom while teacher provides instruction.Instruction
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• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.