Reach Associate; RA;

Reach Associate (RA)  School Year)

Spring Independent School District BURCHETT ES - SPRING, Texas

• Job : 5832428
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay Grade: Internal Hires $28,589/year or current salary plus $5,000;
  External Hires $28,589/year

Job Title: Paraprofessional - Reach Associate (RA)

Reports To: Campus Principal (and works closely with MCL)

Opportunity Culture Campuses

• Elementary (4): Burchett, Jenkins, Hoyland, Reynolds
• Secondary (3): Roberson MS, Spring Leadership Academy, Twin Creeks MS

Part 1:
Complete the online application and upload all of the following documents:

• Resume
• Transcript
• Short Essay Response (150 words max):
  Why do you want to be a Reach Associate?

Part 2:
Artifacts Submission (Form sent after Part 1 submission)

• Two years of end-of-year evaluation data  and )
• Recommendation Form (Emailed to Principal/Supervisor)

Reach Associates (RAs) are advanced paraprofessionals who support Multi-Classroom Leaders (MCLs) on Opportunity Culture campuses. They work closely with teachers to complete tasks such as classroom support, supervision of student behavior, and assistance in instructional activities.

Required:

• Minimum of 48 earned college credits
• Previous experience working with children
• Three years of experience in a K-12 school setting

Preferred:

• Educational Aide Certificate
• Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Bilingual

• Relationship-centered – Able to work effectively with people who have different cultural backgrounds and/or personal characteristics
• Knowledge of the subject matter being taught

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 the classroom while the teacher provides instruction

Instruction (if applicable)

• Tutor small groups and individuals
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning

Professional Responsibilities

• Solicit and receive feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills
• Maintain administrative duties on behalf of the teacher (e.g., taking attendance, entering grades, scheduling parent conferences, preparing student activities and assignments, checking homework, and additional paperwork)
• Collaborate with teacher(s), tutor(s), and digital lab monitor(s), when applicable
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Communicate with parents under the guidance of the Multi-Classroom Leader

The position requires physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. It also involves traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands include problem solving, interpreting data and policy, effective communication, and maintaining emotional control under stress. A flexible schedule with after‑hour events is required.

This position is funded by federal and/or state grants. Employment is conditioned on full funding availability and may be terminated or reassigned if funding becomes unavailable.

The employee is assigned 100% to the federal and state program responsibilities and duties stated in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

• Spring ISD Careers
• 16717 Ella Blvd
• Houston, Texas
• Phone: (281) 891‑6000
• Email: careers