Note Taker - Part-Time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,080 - 33,875; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefit package

Long-term savings and investment programs

Generous vacation and personal days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A public community college system is seeking dedicated Note Takers to aid students with disabilities in their academic journey. Responsibilities include taking organized notes, assisting visually impaired students in math and science, and proctoring tests. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to use technology for accurate note-taking. Competitive hourly wages based on educational qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Must have an understanding of communication issues with students who have disabilities.
• Ability to take organized notes from verbal information in classrooms.
• Good spelling and grammar proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Take notes in class for students with disabilities.
• Assist students with visual impairments in math and science.
• Serve as a proctor during tests.

Skills

Legible handwriting

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to use technology for note-taking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year post-secondary educational experience

Job description

NOTE TAKER – DISABILITY ACCESS CENTER P/T

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

Harold Washington College is seeking Note Takers to attend classes with students who have disabilities (i.e. 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.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 70,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take notes in class for students with disabilities.
• Read printed material aloud for students with visual impairments.
• Transcribe for students with mobility impairments.
• Assist students with visual impairments in math classes by copying information from the board in large print.
• Assist students who are visually impaired by using raised line drawing materials to produce tactile graphs used in Math classes.
• Assist students with visual impairments in science labs by providing verbal descriptions of visual information.
• Serve as a proctor for students with disabilities during tests.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Salary Range: Per Local 1600 contract: $17.48 Per Hour-HS Diploma, $19.67 Per Hour-Associate's Degree; $21.31 Per Hour-Bachelor's Degree, $24.59 Per Hour-Master's Degree.

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!