Reader Writer - South Valley Campus

CHESS • Albuquerque, NM

9d • $15 - $17

About The Position

The Reader Writer administers accommodations and supports students with disabilities in their courses according to their individual accommodations. The role provides instructional support to students and faculty related to accessibility.

The position provides access to course content through notes and reading support, adapts notes to students’ processing needs and preferred formats, types or writes student dictation, and operates peripheral computer equipment as required by student accommodations. It also supports students with disabilities in accessing college activities and services, assists with on-campus and virtual testing, and contributes to college-wide accessibility projects. Employees must follow safety regulations, procedures, protocols, and OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear when required. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to course content through notes from lectures, boards, overheads, movies, videos, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and field trips, using the student’s preferred writing style and format.
• Edit and format class notes to support the student’s processing needs and deliver them according to DRC policy.
• Provide visual support by reading books, handouts, board work, overheads, and exams to students who require audio access to content.
• Type or write student dictation and perform text typing to address barriers with manipulation.
• Operate peripheral computer equipment according to student accommodations to address specific barriers.
• Support students with disabilities in accessing various aspects of the college as directed by the DRC.
• Support on-campus and virtual testing for students.
• Support college-wide accessibility-related projects.
• Comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, and OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED