Instructional Assistant - Sciences

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates science laboratory courses.
• Aids in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids and materials for the labs.
• Maintains inventory records and an accurate accountability for all supplies, materials, equipment and software.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Maintains software on lab computers and serves as liaison with the Information Systems staff.
• Trains and supervises part-time employees assigned to the laboratory.
• Designs and implements sound operational policies and procedures for the laboratory.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of operational policies and procedures.
• Researches and evaluates lab equipment for purchases.
• Delegates work duties to work-study student assistants.
• Previews, orders and maintains inventories of equipment, instructional materials and supplies.
• Keeps regular and accurate records and prepares reports regarding tutoring sessions and lab usage.
• Assists in the preparation of workshops and materials to enhance lab assignments.
• Provides feedback for instructors where applicable.
• Attends the workplace regularly as per the defined work schedule and reports to work punctually.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College.
• Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand.
• Occasionally walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.