.5 FTE Instructional Assistant - Lab Tech

Position Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Job Number Title: Science Laboratory Assistant Pay Schedule: CASE- Assistant Scale FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal and Classroom Teacher(s) JOB SUMMARY Assists science teacher in the operation of the school science laboratory. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Processes new acquisitions and maintains science department inventory which may include simple cleaning and maintenance tasks. Maintains, or assists in maintaining, accurate logs and records. Investigates and pretests new labs and new procedure techniques, as directed. Prepares, assembles, labels, stages, delivers, retrieves, and stores equipment and materials for authorized laboratory investigations and demonstrations, following teacher directions, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and local procedures. Reviews preparation needs with the teacher before laboratory investigations Assists with inspection, cleaning, routine maintenance, and orderly storage of laboratory equipment. Removes defective equipment from service and reports repair or replacement needs. Supports chemical inventory control by recording receipt, quantity, storage location, hazard information, disposal and other required inventory data; helps maintain current SDS access and an emergency inventory copy as directed. Pretests new or revised laboratory procedures only when directed by the teacher and after hazards, controls, PPE, waste handling, and emergency procedures have been reviewed. May coordinate routine tasks of trained and supervised student laboratory aides as assigned by the teacher. Performs other related duties as assigned, consistent with training, authorization, and safe laboratory practice. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or equivalency. College level training in science desirable. One of the three areas listed below is preferred:

• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study; or
• Obtained associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal or state academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. (Parapro Assessment) Outstanding human relations skills. Familiarity with basic science procedures is desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate orally and in writing Ability to utilize interpersonal communication skills Outstanding human relation skills Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records Ability to operate small office equipment including copy machine, fax machine, multi-line telephone systems. Ability to operate a computer for data entry purposes utilizing programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Light Work: Exerting moderate but not constant physical effort to perform light work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 25 pounds), visual perception and discrimination, the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, perceive and discriminate color, perceive odors, and require oral communications.

WORKING CONDITIONS Employees in this position work in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. BENEFITS This position is eligible for the following: Leave - Sick and Personal (all employees); Vacation (12-month employees), Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Single and Family), Life Insurance; these are available to those employees with a minimum 0.6 FTE position Overtime eligible in excess of 40 hours Educational Add-On Tuition Reimbursement MD State Pension, 403(b), credit union membership Salary Range ASSISTANT SCALE Placement on the salary scale is determined in accordance with the salary placement procedures of Carroll County Public Schools and is based on verified education and relevant experience. Final placement is subject to review and approval by the Human Resources Department. Carroll County Public Schools has the right to revise this position description at any time, and ensuing acknowledgement of understanding does not represent in any way a contract of employment. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Board of Education of Carroll County does not engage in discrimination that is unlawful or contrary to Maryland State Department of Education guidance on the basis of age, color, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, ancestry or national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons by providing an environment that supports optimal academic achievement and productive work and is free from any form of unlawful discrimination, including access to school facilities, educational programs, and extracurricular activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, (410) 751-3070. Updated 8/2026