PT SCRIBE-SPECIAL POPULATIONS (Pool)

Midland College; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 15,153 - 24,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Midland, Texas, seeks a dedicated scribe to assist disabled students by providing clear, accurate class notes. The ideal candidate will have strong note-taking and communication skills, with a commitment to providing quality service to diverse student populations. Responsibilities include attending classes, clarifying notes for students, and maintaining professional boundaries. Positions are on an as-needed basis, with a salary ranging from $11.00 to $17.50 per hour depending on educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to take clear and accurate notes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide class notes by attending the class.
• Communicate with the instructor as appropriate.
• Relay information from classroom to student.

Skills

Clear and accurate note-taking

Good communication skills

Comfortable working with special populations

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services.

Work Location Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

The scribe will provide class notes to mainly disabled students in a clear, easily understood manner. The scribe will visit with the student to determine the best way to communicate and give class notes for the best benefit of the student.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to take clear and accurate notes and dictation
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with special populations
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working collaboratively
• Computer skills with the ability to use various software programs
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with students
• Ability to communicate class notes in a clear manner to the student in a way that is most beneficial to the student
• Ability to Interact effectively with students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of some college credit or a degree in higher education
• Academic success in college

Essential Functions

• Obtains class notes by attending the class to be scribed
• Communicate with the instructor when appropriate
• Communicates with the student in a clear manner so the student understands the subject matter
• Takes lecture notes for students in a classroom setting
• Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students at their instruction
• Takes student work and verbally relays information in a classroom setting
• Maintains professional boundaries in class and during tests
• Supports and promotes all faculty and students’ rights to equity in the classroom and work environment
• Learns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology to students
• Converts and edits academic media
• Handles equipment as needed in class or lab
• Must record hours worked and turn in time sheets to the appropriate supervisor when they are due
• Interact effectively with students of diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally
• The person in this position needs to move around the classroom, lab, and office to assist students
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds
• Office, classroom, and laboratory setting

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary $11.00/hr (High School or no degree); $13.00/hr (Associate's Degree)

Max Salary $15.50/hr (Bachelor's Degree); $17.50/hr (Master's Degree or higher)

Pay Statement

Pay Statement Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number

Posting Number P01296S2016

Open Date

Open Date 10/03/2024

Position Available

Position Available As Needed - Applicant Pool

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.

Please note: You are applying for an applicant pool position. Application status may be obtained from the hiring supervisor. Please call [phone] for additional details.

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

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