Maker Space Assistant - Instructional (24-25 School Year)

Maker Space Assistant

• Instructional (24-25 School Year)

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 02/16/2024 Posting Number: 011859 Location: STEAM Center Position Title: Maker Space Assistant

• Instructional (24-25 School Year) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: STEAM Center Administrator

Primary Purpose:

To provide a well-organized, smoothly-functioning environment in which students can take full advantage of the innovative learning environment and available resource materials.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Paraprofessional Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate the use of equipment and tools such as CNC Mill, Welder, Router, Scroll Saw, etc.

• Ability to instruct students in the use of eye protection and safety guards and in the use, care, and safe operations of tools, machines and equipment.

• Ability to effectively monitor students in a high-risk environment.

• Ability to guide students in selection of appropriate STEAM- Centered projects.

• Ability to work well with children and adults.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience:

• Experience working with equipment and tools such as CNC Mill, Welder, Router, Scroll Saw, 3D Printers preferred.

• Experience working with high school students preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide instruction and supervision to students inside the Maker Spaces (Innovation Hub and Workshop)

• Work with individual students or small groups.

• Assist in preparing and set-up of instructional materials.

• Help maintain neat and orderly learning environment.

• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

• Carry a fair share of general duties that may be assigned.

• Help sick and/or injured pupils including first aid.

• Promote an atmosphere of cooperation among co-workers by contributing to the team in a positive, professional manner.

• Support the goals and implementation of the district's instructional programs.

• Coordinate with teachers to plan creative projects for students.

• Guide students in choosing appropriate STEAM-centered projects.

• Be punctual, accurate, and dependable.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.

• Make teacher/administrator aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

• Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise student workers who volunteer in Maker Space areas.

Customer Care Skills:

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.

• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.

• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.

• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Variety of tools, including but not limited to CNC Mill/Lathe, Welder, variety of saws, air compressor, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, etc.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary: Pay Grade IS02, $16.22 - $19.22 hourly rate, commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule. Days: 187 Start Date: 2024-03-18 00:00:00.000