Reach Associate; RA - Title

Reach Associate (RA) - Title I  School Year)

Spring Independent School District – Twin Creeks MS, Spring, Texas

Job : 5830253

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: Paraprofessional – Reach Associate (RA)

REPORTS TO: Campus Principal (and works closely with MCL)

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: Internal Hires $28,589/year or current salary plus $5,000. External Hires: $28,589/year. (Internal employees will receive the higher of the two salary options.)

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 (2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026)
• Recommendation Form (Emailed to Principal/Supervisor)

Reach Associates (RAs) are advanced paraprofessionals who support Multi‑Classroom Leaders (MCLs) on Opportunity Culture campuses. MCLs give heavy guidance on lessons to assist the RA in their daily responsibilities. RAs work closely with the teacher to complete various tasks, including classroom support with students and non‑instructional paperwork. They manage procedures and supervise student behavior during transitions, lunch, recess, assemblies, and other unstructured activities while teachers deliver instruction.

In some schools, RAs assist instruction by supervising time on projects, skills practice, and digital learning labs and/or working with students in small groups or individually. The MCL or team teachers direct all 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (in progress)
• 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

• 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

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

• 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 usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. This position also requires traveling within the district and statewide. Mental demands include ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to interpret TEC and policy;

ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to be effective in both oral and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress. This position requires a flexible schedule; after‑hour events will be required.

This position is funded by Federal and/or State grants. Your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination, non‑renewal, or reassignment, as applicable. If full funding becomes unavailable, the employee may apply and be interviewed for vacant positions, provided they meet the requirements for the position.

The Employee in this position 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 77090‑4213
• Phone: (281) 891‑6000
• Email: careers