Instructional Assistant, Science Lab

Frederick-County-Public-Schools; Frederick (MD); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Frederick County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant for a Science Lab at Tuscarora High School. The role involves organizing, maintaining, and providing laboratory equipment, glassware, chemicals, living organisms, and related materials for lab experiments.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, this position requires handling chemicals safely, operating lab equipment, and assisting in preparing materials for classroom activities.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with biology/chemistry coursework.
• Ability to follow directions of science teachers.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability to safely prepare chemical solutions.

Aufgaben

• Check equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain chemicals in safe storage and accessible condition.
• Prepare laboratory equipment and materials for classroom use.
• Maintain living materials and cultures for storage.
• Demonstrate organization and time management in duties.

Kenntnisse

Science lab experience

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED with biology/chemistry coursework

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Jobbeschreibung

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Frederick County Public Schools

• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
• Location:
  Tuscarora High School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  10/20/2026

All education provided on your application must be supported by attaching a scanned copy of your high school diploma, transcription or college/university transcript.

Work Year Calendar and Hours

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range. This vacancy announcement is part of a current classification study which is an ongoing evaluation process to review its duties, responsibilities, and appropriate placement within the organization's job structure at FCPS

Role

Under the direct supervision of a certified classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant, Science Lab organizes, maintains, and makes available all equipment, glassware, chemicals, organisms (preserved and living), and associated materials in proper quantities for the execution of laboratory experiments.

Essential Functions

• Check equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain all stored chemicals in a properly coordinated fashion which provides ready access to chemicals for teachers while eliminating potentially dangerous storage conditions.
• Mix chemical solutions to proper concentrations, and check solutions to be sure that chemicals react properly.
• Check stocks of chemicals and living organisms for purity and viability.
• Prepare laboratory equipment and materials for use in classroom activities.
• Prepare laboratory equipment and materials for use by special contract students.
• Maintain cultures of living materials, and prepare them for summer storage.
• Prioritize work assignments appropriately.
• Complete work assignments in an efficient manner; seek out additional assignments as time permits.
• Demonstrate support for the organization and its goals; accepts constructive criticism.
• Reports promptly for work, utilizes time wisely and maintains an acceptable attendance pattern.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Classroom Teacher/Administrator.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with biology and/or chemistry course work.
• Ability to follow the directions of the science teachers.
• Ability to operate the scientific equipment available in the laboratory.
• Ability to safely prepare chemical solutions, including acids, bases, and organic compounds.
• Ability to culture and maintain living organisms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely in both oral and written form.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.

Postings current as of 10/15/2026 7:47:53 AM CST.