Note Taker - Part-Time

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is looking for Note Takers to support students with disabilities by taking organized notes during classes. Responsibilities include assisting students with visual impairments and transcribing materials as needed.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, excellent communication skills, and the ability to utilize technology effectively. This role promotes an inclusive learning environment for students.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post secondary educational experience required.
• Understanding communication issues with students who have disabilities is essential.
• Proficiency in computers is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take organized notes for students with disabilities.
• Read printed materials aloud for visually impaired students.
• Assist in math classes by providing large print and tactile materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Legible handwriting

Use of technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Note Takers attend classes with students who have disabilities (e.g. visual or hearing impairments, learning or other disabilities) to take thorough, legible, and organized notes from classroom lectures, including exam dates, assignments, and other pertinent information.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Take notes in class for students with disabilities.
2. Read printed material aloud for students with visual impairments.
3. Transcribe for students with mobility impairments.
4. Assist students with visual impairments in math classes by copying information from the board in large print.
5. Assist students who are visually impaired by using raised line drawing materials to produce tactile graphs used in Math classes.
6. Assist students with visual impairments in science labs by providing verbal descriptions of visual information.
7. Serve as a proctor for students with disabilities during tests.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
9. Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Supervision: NONE. Indirect Supervision: NONE.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year post secondary educational experience.
2. Must possess an understanding of the basic issues pertinent to communication with students who have disabilities.
3. Ability to take thorough and organized notes utilizing available technology from information presented verbally in classrooms.
4. Must have legible hand writing, accurate spelling, use of acceptable grammar, and proficiency in use of computers.
5. Must possess good organizational skills.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.