Temporary - Reader/Scribe, All Campuses (Pool)

Position Summary

To provide students with disabilities access to Reader/Scribe services in a classroom environment and/or during academic testing.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

• For classroom readers, reads aloud instructions, prompts, content of class activity sheets and/or project information that is not provided in an accessible format by reading words verbatim as the course instructor provides.
• For testing readers, narrates the test material verbatim without defining, explaining or interpreting the content.
• For classroom scribes, types lecture notes and/or responses as dictated by the student for in-class activities.
• Provides the student with an accurate and full account lecture content and ensures notes are clear and comprehensive. This may include written descriptions of visual information.
• Consistently attends lectures, as assigned, and provides electronic copies of notes per departmental process.
• For testing scribes where grammar and spelling are not being assessed, writes or types exactly what a student dictates without substituting words.
• Allows student to dictate additional punctuation beyond basic punctuation.
• For testing scribes where grammar and spelling are being assessed, requires the student to dictate spelling and punctuation.
• For both readers and scribes, respects students’ right to privacy by keeping all information confidential.
• Liaises with the Access Center on an ongoing basis in order to monitor student support and to address concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including basic clerical support.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible, varied schedule based on student needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in any field
• Prior work experience in a higher education setting

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Prior experience working with or assisting persons with disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels across the College.
• Ability to relate to a diverse user-group.
• Demonstrated proficiency in notetaking.
• Must be punctual, reliable and organized.

Rate of Pay

$15.00 to $16.50 per hour depending upon experience.

Work Hours

Up to 28 hours per week.