Instructional Assistant - Sciences

Job Summary Provides support to the Department of Mathematics and Sciences by supplying, maintaining, and organizing laboratory equipment, assisting faculty in the development of lab curricula, reinforcing lecture material and providing direct tutorial, training and/or instructional lab support to students and laboratory personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Assists with and coordinates science laboratory courses. Assists 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. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments in the labs and in study areas to reinforce learning concepts. 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. Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan. Promotes positive morale and teamwork within the department and provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty and community. Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College. Serves on committees as appropriate and as appointed by supervisor. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.