Part-Time Reach Associate: Student Support & Instruction

EMERSON ELEM; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District is seeking a Reach Associate (RA) at Emerson Elementary in Midland, Texas. This part-time position provides instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, helping with classroom management, transitions, and small-group instruction as directed by a multi-classroom leader.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for an Associate’s degree or 48 college hours, and possibly a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associate’s Degree, 48 semester hours, or academic assessment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements
• If assisting with instruction: Knowledge of the subject matter being taught

Responsibilities

• 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 instruction.
• Tutor small groups and individuals, under the direction and using the tools/rubrics of the supervising teachers.
• Supervise projects, skill practice, and digital learning.
• Solicit and eagerly receive feedback from supervisor Multi-Classroom 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), and digital lab monitor(s), if applicable.
• Participate in professional development sessions required in the Opportunity Culture Model during the school year and summer.

Skills

Experience with children

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree / 48 college hours

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ESSA requirements knowledge

Subject matter knowledge (instruction aide)

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Midland Independent School District is seeking a Reach Associate (RA) at Emerson Elementary in Midland, Texas. This part-time position provides instructional and non-instructional support to a team of teachers, helping with classroom management, transitions, and small-group instruction as directed by a multi-classroom leader.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for an Associate’s degree or 48 college hours, and possibly a bachelor’s degree.