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SHANGHAI AMERICAN SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SCIENCE LAB INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (TA)SCALE: CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE
WORKDAYS: Full Time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Instructional Aide will perform duties and responsibilities as a Science Lab Instructional Aide. The Aide will provide assistance to teachers and students who have tasks to be completed in the Science Lab.
Supervised, Evaluated by & Reports to:
Building Principal and Classroom Teachers
Qualifications:
? Bachelor degree
? At least 5 years related work experience
? Excellent English skills.
? Good interpersonal skills.
? Ability to relate well with students.
? A thorough knowledge of relevant computer software and the willingness to troubleshoot technical problems of a routine nature.
? Demonstrated willingness to follow and uphold procedures related to the established “Acceptable Use” Guidelines.
? Knowledge of laboratory equipment common in middle school science laboratories
? Knowledge of the Principles of Physical and Life Sciences
? Knowledge of Laboratory Methods and procedures, the metric system, basic mathematics
? Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures
? Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
? Partial Listing of Duties & Responsibilities:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Set up/take down materials, chemicals and equipment for science class activities.
? Set up experiments by measuring, mixing and labelling chemicals, and preparing chemical solutions and specimens for a variety of science classes.
? Prepare materials, display boards, posters, and related items for science class activities.
? Ensure proper identification, storage and disposal of chemicals and solutions according to appropriate safety guidelines.
? Maintain cleanliness, order and overall safety of laboratory preparation area, including the chemical storage facility.
? Coordinate the maintenance and/or upkeep of science equipment.
? Perform general clerical duties related to the position such as filing, photocopying, filling out purchase requests, data entry (maintaining annual inventory), etc.
? Supervise students in their class activities.
? Perform other job related duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.
? Other duties as requested.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
(when all primary responsibilities have been completed and in consultation with supervisor)
? Assist other middle school departments with activity preparation, cleanup tasks, and classroom displays.
? Assist the middle school office with clerical work.
SAS BELIEVES:
? That each employee makes a significant contribution to our success,
? That contribution should not be limited with the assigned responsibilities.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee nor SAS to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.
If you are interested, please apply with your resume; Internal candidates will be given first consideratio