Science Lab Assistant

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Glenbard North

Date Available:
August 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Posting  Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position

Science Lab Assistant

Building

Glenbard North H.S.

Term

10 months, 181 days per fiscal school year

Position Type/Category

AFSCME TIER 1

Hours

7.5 hours per day

Start/End Times

TBD

Licensed Required

ELS(PARA), SUB, or PEL

Supervisor

Rate of Pay

$19.61

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Support Personnel required contributions to IMRF
Paid leave

Start Date

August 2026

Position Summary

The qualified candidate will perform duties and responsibilities necessary to support the area to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Requires organizational, clerical, and technical skills. This includes data entry, scheduling and the ability to operate commonly used office equipment.
• Knowledge of Google Suites and proficient word processing is required.
• Should be able to troubleshoot basic issues.
• Requires skill in both written and verbal communication as well as the ability to collaborate with other staff members and students.
• Some positions may require: ELS(PARA) License (ISBE registered in DuPage Co), a valid driver's license, or musical accompaniment skill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all inclusive)

Instructional Supervisor

• Assist teacher w/instructional and classroom management including but not limited to attendance, inventory, lab scheduling and grading records.
• Responsible for student supervision(should be included)
• May assist or coordinate mandated school testing.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on occasion, this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.

Direct Questions To:

Glenbard North HS
Mr. Eric Johansen
Assistant Principal of Operations

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures.

Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age,…