Accessibility Assistant - Casual

Cambrian College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College is seeking a role to provide non-instructional support for students with disabilities in classrooms, on-campus settings, and during off-campus field trips and events. The role also handles general clerical and logistical support for accommodation planning and implementation, including note-taking, assisting with adaptive equipment, and preparing accessible documents.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with discretion and

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with specialized training and experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with multiple disabilities and sensitivities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take high-quality notes in class.
• Ability to act as reader or scribe when needed.
• Knowledge of adaptive technologies is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office and typing 45 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Take concise lecture notes and facilitate student participation.
• Ensure accessibility of classroom and activities.
• Refer accommodation concerns to the Disability Services Advisor.
• Assist students with adaptive equipment and software.
• Create accessible documents for students.
• Perform clerical duties and schedule appointments related to accommodation planning.
• Maintain department website information on accessibility topics.
• Provide guidance for students.
• Act as reader and/or scribe in exams when needed.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Note-taking

Confidentiality and tact

Adapted technology knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Typing speed 45 WPM

Education

Grade 12 + specialized training with disability experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is responsible for providing:
a) non-instructional support for students with disabilities in classroom and on-campus settings and during off-campus, College-sponsored fieldtrips and/or events; and
b) general clerical and logistical support related to student accommodation planning and implementation.

1. Takes concise lecture notes and facilitates student participation in classroom activities.
2. Ensures the classroom environment and educational activities are accessible to students with disabilities.
3. Identifies problems with students’ accommodation plan and refers concerns to the Disability Services Advisor.
4. Assists the student with using and troubleshooting adaptive equipment and software.
5. Creates accessible documents for students with disabilities.
6. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as word processing, filing, researching/compiling/summarizing/relaying information, appointment scheduling related to student accommodation planning and implementation.
7. Compiles, reviews and updates information on the department website regarding relevant accessibility topics as requested by the Supervisor.
8. Provides guiding for students.
9. Acts as a reader and/or scribe for students as needed in exam settings.
10. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 including completion of over 1 year of specialized training and with a minimum of over 6 months of experience working with individuals with disabilities or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience may be substituted for the required qualifications.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage several time-sensitive tasks at any given time.
• Experience working with people with multiple disabilities and disabling conditions such as learning disabilities, visual impairments, chronic health impairment, and mental health conditions. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the challenges faced by students with disabilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with various groups including individuals with diverse abilities, cultures, and language levels.
• Ability to take high-quality notes based on class lectures, discussions and activities.
• Ability to act as a reader or scribe in non-exam settings.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and act with diplomacy and tact when dealing with issues of a sensitive nature.
• Knowledge of adaptive technologies available to students with disabilities is considered an asset.
• Computer experience and proficiency with MS Office with a minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.