| Location | Austin, TX |
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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: TECHNICIAN LABORATORY MATERIALS III PAY GRADE: AUX 4 DUTY DAYS: 218 FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 07/28/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Three (3) years of related experience is required. A valid Texas Driver's license is required, and it must be in possession at all times while operating an AISD vehicle. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must have competent laboratory skills (building and organizing materials into kits) and competent skills in working with living materials, such as butterfly larvae, ladybugs, and organisms that support the curriculum. Incumbent should have clerical skills required for maintaining inventory and communicating with campus staff. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The purpose of this position is to support the development of the K-5 science hands on lab kits. In addition to supporting development of kits, this position will also support teachers by providing them with the living materials needed for science instruction in grades K-12. This position will be responsible for delivering laboratory kits to campuses, as well as picking up kits for return to the Science Health Resource Center (SHRC). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Communicate
with
STEM
curriculum
staff
to
ensure
that
materials
reflect
Austin
ISD
STEM
curriculum.
Maintain
inventory
of
materials
and
equipment.
Deliver
laboratory
kits
to
campuses
and
pick
up
used
kits
according
to
schedule.
Support
campus
requests
for
miscellaneous
materials
and
equipment.
Organize
and
maintain
a
healthy
environment
and
proper
climate
for
living
organisms,
including
plants,
animals,
fish,
and microorganisms.
Maintain
plants,
greenhouses,
and
gardens.
Provide
guidance
for
campuses
on
maintaining
living
materials
and
keeping
them
safe
and
healthy.
Ensure
that
all
work
is
done
in
a
safe
manner
and
that
work
areas
are
kept
clean
and
neat,
including
sterile
work
areas
if needed.
Promote
sustainable
and
cost-effective
use
of
materials
in
science.
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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform
general
clerical
duties
such
as
answering
phones
and
emails,
maintaining
records,
preparing
reports,
and ordering supplies.
Provide
an
exceptional
customer
experience
for
all
AISD
stakeholders
with
intentional
and
professional practices
that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a warehouse type setting. Physical stamina is required to package and move materials. Physical discomfort may be experienced when handling living materials. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tool/Equipment Used: Standard computer, and measuring instruments, science kit tools (microscopes, hot plates, etc.), laminator, copier, and printer, small box truck Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, rasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, lifting and stacking Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures M ental Demands: maintain emotional control under stress PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department. Incumbent will often communicate with Austin ISD personnel as well as vendors, agencies, and community members. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:
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