Classroom Accessibility Assistant (Seasonal)

About the Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for students by providing accommodation support within the classroom environment. The role involves directing safety and support for a student with a disability and is based on the student’s class schedule.

Schedule

Hours for this position are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00–11:00 AM and 1:00–4:45 PM. The student’s schedule will change in October.

Universal Core Competencies

• Advocate for Continual Improvement – empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability – working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service – anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance – commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead – regardless of title, through positive influence.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to a student’s approved accommodations.
• Assist with safety compliance within the educational setting.
• Collaborate and communicate with faculty and Accommodation Services on a regular basis.
• Assist with physical mechanics and/or dexterity requirements, including but not limited to: basic operation of machinery, lifts, and tools, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Provide outstanding customer service and serve as a positive representative of the department and student services division.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through oral and written means, with attention to audience awareness.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding diversity within and among equity-seeking populations and build engagement strategies that welcome diverse perspectives and values.
• Collaborate with academic departments, student services, college-wide programs, and community resources to implement student success strategies.
• Exhibit self-motivation, excellent time-management, and organizational skills.
• Possess working knowledge of personal computers and the ability to learn database software related to student data, institutional data, and communication.
• Aspire to work with people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and cultivate an environment that values differences.

Physical Activities (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Work in a classroom and lab setting.
• Occasional (10–33%): standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Frequent (34–66%): reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.
• Constant (67–100%): sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.

Requirements

• Associate of Arts Degree in Automotive Technology (or similar) and/or at least two years of work experience within the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in education or a related field.
• Knowledgeable in the area of automotive technology.