Job Title:         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:

1. Prepare materials for students' STEM instruction
2. Prepare bulletin boards as directed by the principal
3. Operate equipment: computer, typewriter, duplicating machine, film projector, VCR, DVD player, etc.
4. 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)
5. Assist in drills
6. Help students to understand directions in lab lessons
7. Supervise and assist students doing lab assignments
8. Assist students in following the correct procedures for safety practices.
9. Do minor trouble shooting
10. Print statistical analysis for Instruction courseware
11. Inventory materials and equipment
12. Store computer materials and software safely
13. Help with reports, record keeping, evaluation and testing
14. Keep computer monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, desk and other computer peripherals clean

15. 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

16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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