Paraprofessional, Lab Assistant (ECSB

Para educator Laboratory Assistant

The job of Para educator Laboratory Assistant is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for organizing, maintaining and providing equipment, and related materials in proper quantities for use in classroom, laboratory experiments; ensuring safety guidelines are applied to materials, classrooms and prep areas; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Illinois PARA or SUB License
• Experience working successfully in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Required Skills:

• Perform single, technical tasks with potential need to upgrade skills
• Adhere to safety practices and handle hazardous materials
• Operate laboratory equipment, office equipment, and software applications
• Apply basic math (fractions, percents, ratios) and solve practical problems
• Read manuals, write documents, and present information effectively
• Understand safety practices, basic chemistry, lab equipment, and hazardous material procedures
• Apply knowledge of board policy, district, state, and federal regulations/laws
• Schedule activities, gather/collate data, and use job-related equipment
• Work flexibly with others, data, and equipment using defined processes
• Collaborate with diverse individuals and communicate effectively
• Manage detailed information and frequent interruptions
• Meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Identify issues, create action plans, and interpret guidelines independently
• Resolve equipment issues of moderate difficulty

Performance Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations & Resource Management
• Assists teachers by setting up and breaking down lab experiments.
• Conducts physical inventories to verify stock and identify losses.
• Distributes instructional materials to classroom labs to ensure the availability of equipment for labs and projects.
• Maintains equipment, classrooms, and preparation areas to ensure a safe, orderly, and sanitary environment.
• Procures supplies to ensure the availability of materials for classroom use.
• Researches pricing and availability of laboratory resources to secure required equipment and materials within budget.
• Safety, Compliance & Administrative Support
• Acts as a mandated reporter to help ensure the safety and well-being of students.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files, and records to provide accurate references and meet mandated requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the department.

Terms of Employment: 187 day calendar

Working Conditions:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Salary Range: P1 with additional bump for degree

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.