Temporary Lab Assistant

About the Role

This temporary position performs work of moderate difficulty by ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Work is distinguished by attending the class sessions and providing assistance to students with disabilities with the physical mechanics and dexterity requirements of class activities. General supervision is provided by assigned manager.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Aid students with disabilities with the physical mechanics and dexterity requirements of class activities (e.g., lifting, pouring, writing, typing, etc.).
• Attend the class in which the student with a disability is enrolled. Must be available to attend the entire class session and meet with the student at other established times during the week.
• Follow directions provided by the student with a disability and do not contribute to the content of the course or be responsible for teaching the material to the student with a disability.
• Read aloud academically required materials.
• Write down information as dictated by the student.
• Describe visual information.
• Assist with completing in-class assignments, tests, quizzes, and other course materials on paper and on the computer as described by the student.
• Adjust/move lab equipment, lift lab materials, pour lab materials, and perform other lab duties as described by the student.
• Perform only those tasks directed by the student. Are used as a tool, not a teacher or tutor. Will not prompt or guide a student in performing a lab/class task.
• Follow all class/lab safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adhere to applicable privacy laws and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• Adhere to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Must have previous experience and knowledge in the specified subject area.
• Considerable skills in verbal and written communication to accurately and legibly scribe for students and accurately read for students.
• Ability to follow multi-step directions; highly reliable.
• Ability to express verbally what is seen in a descriptive manner.
• Working skill in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding, and respect of diverse populations within the College.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adhere to applicable privacy laws and ethical standards.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
• Lab assistants cannot be enrolled in the same course level of the students they are assisting.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $16 per hour
• Schedule: Varies based on the students' schedules