Reader Writer - South Valley Campus

Central New Mexico Community College; New Mexico; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking an Accessibility Support Specialist to administer accommodations and assist students with disabilities in their courses, providing instructional support to both students and faculty related to accessibility.

The role includes preparing accessible content, supporting testing both on campus and online, and collaborating with the Disability Resource Center to ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides access to content in notes from lectures, boards, videos, and Q&A sessions as designated by student preferences.
• Edits and formats class notes to optimize accessibility per DRC policy.
• Provides visual content support by reading books, handouts, and exams for students needing audio access.
• Types or writes student dictation and aids in text manipulation to overcome barriers.
• Operates related computer equipment per student accommodation.
• Supports students with disabilities in accessing college services per DRC direction.
• Assists with testing on campus and virtually; supports accessibility projects college-wide.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Administers accommodations and supports student with disabilities in their courses according to their individual accommodations. Provides instructional support to students and faculty related to accessibility.

Compensation

$15.00 - $16.73

Compensation Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Regular

Grade

NE01

Position Summary

Administers accommodations and supports student with disabilities in their courses according to their individual accommodations. Provides instructional support to students and faculty related to accessibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides access to content in the form of notes from course lectures, boards, overheads, movies, videos, question and answer sessions, discussions, and field trips as designated by student, in student preference for writing style and format.
• Edits and formats class notes to provide best access to content for student’s processing needs, and delivers the notes following DRC's policy.
• Provides visual support by reading books, handouts, board work, overheads and exams to students requiring audio content access.
• Types or writes student dictation; and performs text typing in situations to overcome student barriers with manipulation.
• Operates periphery computer equipment per student accommodation to address specific barriers
• Supports students with disabilities in accessing various aspects of the college per direction of the DRC.
• Supports testing for students, both on campus and virtually.
• Supports other accessibility related projects college wide
• Employees are required to comply with safety regulations, procedures, protocols, OSHA standards, and wear personal protective gear if required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Best Consideration Date: 11/10/26

Eeo Statement

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.