Reach Associate

Primary Purpose: 

The Extension Associate provides both instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, as  designated by the team’s Multi-Classroom Teacher.  

(S)he works closely with the teacher 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. 

In some schools, (s)he aids instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning, and instructs students in a whole group setting, small groups, and/or individually. 

Facilitates all activities and lesson plans as directed by the Multi-Classroom Teacher or Team Reach Teachers. Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

State Board for Educator Certification for Educational Aide Level III, and/or a minimum 30 hours at an  accredited institution of higher learning with at least one course in child development and/or 3 years of  experience as an instructional aide. 

Title I/Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) campuses require 48 hours of accredited  college credits with some emphasis in child growth and development or related courses or  verifiable experience as an educational aide or other related experience as approved by the  district. 

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. 

If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of subject matter being taught. 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The  requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Internalizeslesson plans of the Multi-Classroom Teacher or Team Reach Teachers to ensure quality instruction  is provided to students in the absence of the teacher. 

Holds students accountable for high expectations of behavior, engagement, and work completion 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 classroom while teacher provides instruction. 

Tutors small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising  teachers. 

Supports and supervises students with projects, skill practice, and digital learning.  

Solicits and eagerly receives feedback from Multi-Classroom Teacher and team members to improve  professional skills.  

Maintains administrative duties on behalf of teacher (such as taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling  parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, additional  paperwork). 

Collaborates with teacher(s), tutor(s), and other instructional assistant(s), if applicable. Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities and/or Professional Learning Communities. Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, the Reach Associate works closely with students,  faculty, and volunteers. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Ability to use peripheral devices, high level language programming concepts, data  management software, and application development tools.  

Posture/Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping,  pushing/pulling, twisting. 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. While performing the duties  of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel,  and to stand and walk. The employee is required to regularly lift and carry (less than 15 pounds). Specific  vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

Motion: Repetitive hand motion; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular walking,  grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching; may climb ladders.

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Lifting: Regular moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45  pounds and over). 

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Occasional district-wide travel to  multiple campuses, as assigned. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; emotional control under stress. 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all  responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.