Team Reach Associate

Team Reach Associate JobID: 591Position Type:Paraprofessional/Team Reach AssociateDate Posted:9/2/2025Location:PIETZSCH-MACARTHUR SCHOOL (E, 6th-8th CTR)Additional Information: Show/HideBeaumont independent school districtJob DescriptionJOB TITLE: Reach Associate CLASSIFICATION:Choose an item. REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Choose pay category. Choose # of days worked LOCATION: Campus Assigned DATE REVISED: 3/1/2024 FUNDED BY:PRIMARY 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 tutoring under the guidance of the MCL team. The RA may supervise time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning while providing small-group tutoring. 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 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.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Qualifications:* 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 placementMAJOR 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 instructionIntroduction* Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.* Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.Professional Responsibilities* Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills* 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)* Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), volunteers, and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable* Participate in professional development opportunities at school, including MCL-led on-the-job developmentWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands* Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct* Maintain emotional control under stressPhysical Demands* Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping* Prolonged use of computerEnvironmental Demands* Exposure to childhood communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed* May work prolonged or irregular hours* Work inside, may work outside* Regular exposure to noise* Attending team planning and data meetings whenever possibleThe State Board for Educator Certification will require all first-time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.Approved by Immediate Supervisor: Date: Reviewed by HR Director: Date: Received by Employee: Date:The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.