Graduate Assistant for CSDIG 502: Developmental Disorders of Speech - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Teaching assistants (TA) in CSD at Saint Xavier will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities tailored to the course assignment. As a TA, the student will gain practical experience in supporting classroom instruction, facilitating student learning, and assisting with course administration. The emphasis will be placed on developing pedagogical skills, understanding diverse learning needs, and fostering an inclusive educational environment. This is ideal for students aspiring to hold future roles as educators, researchers, or clinical supervisors in academia or educational settings within the field of communication disorders. This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies: Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting. Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work. Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting. Technology: Students build technology skills by using department systems, software, digital tools, equipment, or university platforms to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. The Graduate Assistant will provide writing support to students across the CSD curriculum, with a focus on professional and clinical writing. Responsibilities include grading assignments, providing structured feedback on written work, supporting APA formatting, and holding writing-focused office hours. This role may also serve as a general writing resource for students in other CSD courses.

Requirements

• MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
• Strong writing skills are required

Responsibilities

• Assisting faculty with classroom instruction, records, and assignments
• Leading discussion sections (if TA is available during class)
• Meeting with students during TA Student Support Hours/Review Sessions (plan for 1 hr /week)
• Leading student reviews before each quiz
• Assist with grading quizzes (answer key provided)
• Assist with grading projects
• Preparing in-class activity materials
• Recording and calculating grades
• Providing feedback on assignments
• Proctoring examinations
• Taking attendance or monitoring participation
• Prepare and distribute course materials (if the TA is available during class)
• Meeting with faculty 1x/week
• Completing administrative tasks (e.g., photocopying, printing)
• Identify evidence-based resources that can support course content
• Communicate student concerns/needs with faculty
• Grading assignments
• Providing structured feedback on written work
• Supporting APA formatting
• Holding writing-focused office hours
• Serve as a general writing resource for students in other CSD courses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed