Part-Time Accessibility Note-Taker

Ivy Tech Community College; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness access to an eye/low

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne is seeking Disability Support Services (DSS) staff to work one-on-one with students whose disability prevents curriculum access. The role involves taking effective notes, reading inaccessible material, and scribing for the student.

DSS staff attend class with students, prepare timely notes, and may assist in laboratories by collecting materials and setting up equipment. Strong written communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in writing.
• Experience: Some knowledge of subject area may be needed.
• A valid driver's license and become an approved driver with Ivy Tech.

Responsibilities

• DSS staff typically attends class with student, records class notes and delivers notes to student immediately after class.
• DSS may determine alternative arrangements as needed. DSS staff will act as the student’s hands. When working in a laboratory will assist student in collecting materials and set up equipment.
• The student will give instructions on how to manipulate materials.
• DSS staff is responsible for providing notes that are effective for student, well organized, understandable, a clear reflection of the information presented, and timely delivered.
• DSS staff will read and/or scribe in line with the student’s instructions.
• DSS staff may convert notes into a format accessible to the student and may use available resources including copy machines, computers, and other equipment.
• DSS staff communicates well with student and with student's instructor.
• For clarification, DSS staff reviews notes with student by mutual arrangement (no tutoring).
• DSS staff maintains strict confidentiality of all information related to student's disability, academic performance and/or communications.
• Unless enrolled in the class, DSS staff does not participate in class without the instructor's approval, nor do they perform duties unassigned by DSS for students or employees.
• To assist in such duties relevant to the work needs of the student as these needs arise and are reasonably requested.
• Ability to transport students between the Coliseum and North Campus.
• The above-listed functions require various degrees of independence, judgment and discretion, and the ability to be mobile in the office and/or work area.

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne is seeking Disability Support Services (DSS) staff to work one-on-one with students whose disability prevents curriculum access. The role involves taking effective notes, reading inaccessible material, and scribing for the student.

DSS staff attend class with students, prepare timely notes, and may assist in laboratories by collecting materials and setting up equipment. Strong written communication and confidentiality are essential.