Design Lab Technician - Cabrillo (QSS 8281) - TEMPORARY FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

About the role

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students: Excellence and Continuous Improvement Equity and Social Justice Student Voice and Empowerment Communication, Empathy, Respect Collaboration We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to individuals or groups of students in a maker space or design lab learning environment.
• Operate, adjust and maintain a variety of hi-tech equipment related to maker space and design labs.
• Respond to questions, train and assist students and staff as needed with programs and equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of design and/or engineering practices in relation to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
• Knowledge of modern technological equipment, including robotics, electronics, video creating, 3-D design/printing, and other tools to assist in design processes.
• Ability to operate, adjust and perform minor maintenance on computers and peripheral equipment.
• Understanding of computers and computer use in an instructional environment.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, as well as good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year experience working with school-age children in an organized setting.
• Some experience in maker space or design lab operation.
• Ability to learn on the job and provide instructional assistance to students in a variety of subject areas and activities focused on design and prototyping.
• Demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward students, including those with special needs and/or disruptive behaviors.
• Ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Ability to perform a variety of clerical duties including maintaining records.