Reader Writer - West Side Campus

CHESS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Disability Resource Center is seeking staff to administer accommodations and support students with disabilities in their courses. You will provide instructional support to students and faculty related to accessibility, ensuring access to content and exams both on campus and virtually.

Role involves editing notes for accessibility, reading and converting materials, and operating assistive devices as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is a High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provides access to course content in preferred writing format and notes.
• Edits and formats notes for accessible content per policy.
• Provides visual support by reading and reading aloud to students.
• Transcribes dictation and types text to overcome barriers.
• Operates assistive technology and equipment per accommodations.
• Supports accessibility projects college-wide and tests accommodations on campus or virtually.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation:

$15 - $16.73

CompensationType:

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

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.