Part-Time Educational Assistant: Scribe & Reader

Penn State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Behrend Campus is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support a mobility-impaired student during the Fall 2026 semester. You will help with classroom-based writing and materials organization to ensure access to lecture and classroom information.

Responsibilities include scribing, reading aloud, and organizing course materials, with training provided. In-person attendance is required; 10–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Time commitment: Attend scheduled class sessions in-person, on the Penn State Behrend Campus.
• Able to schedule time outside of class to work on course assignments.
• Able to work an estimated 10 to 20 per week.
• Previous experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Job-related training will be provided.
• The individual hired for this role is not responsible for individually teaching course material.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scribe for the student. Handwrite or type the content according to the student’s exact instructions.
• Read course-related content aloud as needed by the student.
• Find and organize in-class materials (e.g., text, PowerPoint slides, problem sets, graphics) for synchronous use with the instructor and class.
• Assisting the student before or after class in meeting with the instructor to get clarification of material and information, as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by SDR.

Job description

Penn State University Behrend Campus is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support a mobility-impaired student during the Fall 2026 semester. You will help with classroom-based writing and materials organization to ensure access to lecture and classroom information.

Responsibilities include scribing, reading aloud, and organizing course materials, with training provided. In-person attendance is required; 10–20 hours per week.