High School Science Lab Technician

Overview

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up and as well as remove experiments and other required resources
• Purchase and order required materials for laboratory work
• Manage inventory and keep the science classrooms organized
• Manage other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Provide substitute cover for science teachers
• Participate in group laboratory work
• Complete assigned daily admin tasks

School Wide Responsibilities

• Openly support and abide by all school policies and procedures
• Abide by all child protection policies and procedures
• Model the ‘Core Values’ in interactions with the school community
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Represent ASD with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community in a professional manner
• Exhibit a professional attitude toward criticism
• Recognize and strengthen personal performance through self-analysis of actions, participating in professional development activities, exploring educational research, participating in professional organizations, and through formal renewal programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities

• Ability to establish priorities, take initiative and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask and function in a highly dynamic, service-oriented working environment.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Accuracy in creating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional English speaking skills
• The ability to inspire students
• Full understanding and support of the school's philosophy
• Prior experience in an educational setting preferred
• Knowledge of the relevant subject(s) preferred
• Terms of Employment:
• General working hours are from 7:45 am - 3:45 pm, Monday through Thursday and 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (on site) & 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm (remote/flexible) on Fridays.
• In some cases, flexibility with work hours is requested to meet the needs of the role.
• An annual limited period contract will be issued stipulating 186 working days within the year, as per the school’s published calendar.
• *Friday is considered as a full working day for employees and the school reserves the right to schedule afternoon meetings and/or events where the employee’s presence is required.
• Employees should plan to be available and ready to respond to work-related requests on Friday afternoons unless an approved leave of absence has been applied for and approved through the usual and customary leave request process in advance.
• Any absence on a Friday will be considered a full-day absence.*
• ASD employees are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• All employees agree to abide by all child protection policies and procedures, and agree to participate in all child protection training as mandated by the School as a condition of employment.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted on all candidates prior to confirmation of employment.