Lab Operations Paraeducator - Safety & Prep Specialist

Niles Township High Schools District 219; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is seeking a Paraeducator Laboratory Assistant to support instructional labs and classrooms. The role includes organizing equipment, maintaining safety standards, and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.

The position requires an Illinois PARA or SUB License and experience in a diverse setting. Responsibilities cover lab setup, inventory, material distribution, and safe operation of equipment in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Illinois PARA or SUB License.
• Experience working in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Perform single, technical tasks and upgrade skills.
• Understand safety practices for hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers by setting up and breaking down lab experiments.
• Conducts physical inventories to verify stock and identify losses.
• Distributes instructional materials to labs to ensure availability of equipment.
• Maintains equipment, classrooms, and prep areas for safety and order.
• Procures supplies and researches pricing within budget.

Skills

Safety practices

Laboratory equipment operation

Clerical support

Data management

Effective communication

Tools

Office equipment

Laboratory software

Job description

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is seeking a Paraeducator Laboratory Assistant to support instructional labs and classrooms. The role includes organizing equipment, maintaining safety standards, and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.

The position requires an Illinois PARA or SUB License and experience in a diverse setting. Responsibilities cover lab setup, inventory, material distribution, and safe operation of equipment in a school environment.