Instructional Aide-STEM Lab

Inst. Aide II-STEM Lab

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: 02

Works With: Students/Staff

Days: 187

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose: The STEM lab aide provides assistance to teachers and students in the STEM lab.

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Forty-eight (48) college level hours from an accredited institution of higher education or Associate's Degree; Ability to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills: Computer literate, ability to type, operate Macintosh computer, duplicating machine Copy machine, VCR, DVD etc.

Experience: Experience working in a classroom setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare materials for students' STEM instruction
• Prepare bulletin boards as directed by the principal
• Operate equipment: computer, typewriter, duplicating machine, film projector, VCR, DVD player, etc.
• Set up lab and/or computer stations as required by teacher (install software/Load paper, install ribbons on printers/make backup copies/manage file server)
• Assist in drills
• Help students to understand directions in lab lessons
• Supervise and assist students doing lab assignments
• Assist students in following the correct procedures for safety practices.
• Do minor trouble shooting
• Print statistical analysis for Instruction courseware
• Inventory materials and equipment
• Store computer materials and software safely
• Help with reports, record keeping, evaluation and testing
• Keep computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, desk and other computer peripherals clean
• STEM Lab Aide may be assigned certain limited, rotating duties not related to classroom instruction consistent with similar duties assigned to regular non-federal personnel if such duties do not interfere with their primary duties
• Manage use of STEM laboratory rooms
• Maintain a log of laboratory activities by teacher, grade, and lesson for each laboratory room
• Ensure that the layout of the laboratory space is appropriate for the lesson
• Effectively communicate with staff members the availability for the laboratory rooms
• Maintain Laboratory equipment and storeroom
• Set up equipment for each lesson as necessary
• Assist teacher with lesson where appropriate
• Break down and clean up laboratory rooms between lessons
• Ensure that technology equipment is charged and in proper working order
• Maintain an organized store room in compliance with any safety regulations
• Check out and monitor equipment for use in the classroom

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress