Reader Writer - West Side Campus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Educational Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is hiring an accessibility support assistant to administer accommodations and provide instructional support to students with disabilities in their courses. You will assist in delivering accessible content, format class notes, and support testing both on campus and virtually.

The role focuses on ensuring access to course materials and communications, in line with DRC policies, while complying with safety protocols and CNM benefits and professional

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation

$15 - $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

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.

Company Background

As the institution with the largest undergraduate student body in New Mexico, Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides affordable education to over 30,000 students and offers rewarding career opportunities to over 2,000 faculty and staff. Despite our large size, we still think of ourselves as the “CNM Family.” Our diverse community of leadership, faculty, and staff work cohesively and collaboratively to make a positive difference in our students' lives, while always exploring ways to improve the institution. CNM staff is our most important resource for achieving our vision of Changing Lives, Building Community.

For employees, this vision translates to a comprehensive benefits package that helps them thrive in the workplace and at home.

Review our summary of benefits CNM offers a wide range of competitive benefit plans to meet the needs of its employees and families, including:

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans and Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Benefits We support our staff and their families to continue their education, whether at CNM or other educational institutions, through our CNM tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement benefits.

Professional Development

Our future success depends on internally developing our employees' leadership and professional skills. CNM is committed to providing quality professional development opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Statistics and Rankings

CNM has consistently ranked among the top five community colleges in the country for the number of associate degrees and certificates awarded to both Hispanics and Native Americans, and consistently ranks among the top 10 for total degrees and certificates awarded.