Overall Purpose 

 

The Reach Associate (RA) typically provides both instructional and non instructional support to a Multi-Classroom Leader (MCL) team of teachers, as designated by the MCL, with a focus on providing small-group teaching under the guidance of the MCL team. The RA may supervise time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning while providing small-group instruction. The RA may work closely with the teaching team to complete various administrative tasks and non instructional paperwork. The RA may also manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities, and while the teacher(s) deliver instruction. All activities are guided and directed by the MCL. 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, supporting 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. 

 

Direct Supervisor 

Building Principal 

 

Essential Functions 

Classroom and School Environment 

• Holds students accountable for high expectations of behavior and engagement that are ambitious and measurable 
• Contributes to a culture of respect, enthusiasm, and rapport 
• Manages student behavior during transitions and less structured time (e.g., recess, lunch) ? Monitors independent work time in the classroom while the teacher provides instruction 

Instruction 

• Tutors small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers. 
• Supervises projects, skill practice, and digital learning. 

Professional Responsibilities 

• Solicits and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills 
• Maintains 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) 
• Collaborates with teacher(s), tutor(s), volunteers, and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable ? Participates in professional development opportunities at school, including MCL-led on-the-job development 

Marginal Functions 

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

 

Competencies 

• Skills-based Competencies 

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; applying assessment instruments; 

utilizing coaching, training, and workshop skills; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. 

• Knowledge-based Competencies 

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: algebra and/or geometry; statistical data; compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; student support services; and behavioral management strategies; adult learning methods. 

• Ability-based Competencies 

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours. 

 

Requirements 

Previous experience working with children 

Bachelor’s degree a plus, but not required 

At least 21 years’ of age (Individuals who have minimum of 60 credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement) Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment 

 

Physical Requirements 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.

Clarke County School District 

 

Continuing Education/Training 

Maintains all licenses and certifications 

 

Clearances 

Criminal Justice Fingerprint 

Background Clearance 

 

Fair Labor Standards Act 

Non-Exempt