Instructional Aide-STEM Lab

Position Type:
Instructional Aide/Instructional Aide

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Dr. Raul Garza STEAM Academy

Closing Date:
Until Position is Filled
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:

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

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