Part-Time Scribe & Reader, Disability Services

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a Part Time Scribe/Reader to provide note-taking and dictation services for in-class lectures, discussions, and tests. The role promotes communication equity and supports students in a dynamic classroom setting.

Responsibilities include taking notes, relaying information, and adapting to various classroom technologies while maintaining professional boundaries. Evening/Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to take clear and accurate notes at a reasonable speed.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Take lecture notes/dictation for students in classroom settings.
• Fill-in and write-out test answers for students.
• Take student work and verbally relay information in classroom settings.
• Maintain professional boundaries in class and during tests.
• Support and promote rights to communication equity in the classroom.
• Learn to use adaptive technology for students.
• Convert and edit academic media.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Active listening

Dictation

English language

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFairCommunity, the college provides a full range of offerings includingunique programs in fire science technology, logistics managementand sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, thecollege has experienced record growth and supports an excitinglearning environment that brings together state-of-the-arttechnology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The primary purpose of the Part Time Scribe/Reader is to provideReader/Scribe services at in-class lectures, discussions, andtests, and potentially a variety of other situations.Readers/Scribes support and promote all students' right tocommunication equity in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Takes lecture notes/dictation for students in a classroomsetting (may include, but is not limited to, notes from classlecture, video/audio presentations, handouts, and writteninformation presented on the board)
2. Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students at theirinstruction
3. Takes student work and verbally relay information in aclassroom setting
4. Maintains professional boundaries in class and duringtests
5. Supports and promotes all faculty and students' rights tocommunication equity in the classroom and work environment
6. Learns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology tostudents
7. Converts and edits academic media
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Excellent command of the English language
• Active listener and strong ability to take clear and accuratenotes at a reasonable speed
• Ability to take clear and accurate dictation
• Ability to verbally relay information for students in aclassroom setting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries in class and duringtests
• Comfortable working with special populations
• Ability and commitment to working collaboratively
• High-level of communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working withstudents
• Ability to use various software programs
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communicationskills
• Ability to work independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary based on student/department needs. May requireevening and weekend hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.