Part-Time Educational Assistant
Job Description and Position Requirements
SOCRATES (Student Disability Resources) is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant for a student enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester. The Educational Assistant will support the student with classroom-based writing and materials organization.
- Scribe
- Act as a scribe for the student, handwriting or typing the content according to the student's instructions.
- Reader
- Read course-related content aloud as needed by the student. Read assessments aloud as needed by the student and directed by SDR.
- Materials Organization
- Find and organize in-class materials (e.g., text, PowerPoint slides, problem sets, graphics) for synchronous use with the instructor and class.
- Avoids Assisting the student before or after class in meeting with the instructor to get clarification of material and information, as needed.
- Other Tasks
- Other tasks as assigned by SDR.
Requirements
- Time Commitment:
- Attend scheduled class sessions in-person, on the Penn State Behrend Campus.
- Schedule time outside of class to work on course assignments.
- Work an estimated 10 to 20 hours per week.
- Previous experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred but not required.
Additional Notes
Job-related training will be provided. The individual hired for this role is not responsible for individually teaching course material.
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