Reach Associate; RA

Reach Associate (Ra)

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.

Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher; have satisfied one of the following requirements: has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II;

or has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent. Ability to work well with children. Knowledge of general office equipment.

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. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job. Eye strain. Standing. Reaching above shoulders. Kneeling. Bending. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. Equipment used typewriter, computer, copy machine, 10-key calculator, fax machine, document imaging machine/scanner.

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Normal office environment.