Temporary - Reader/Scribe, All Campuses (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents seeks a Temporary Reader/Scribe to support students with disabilities across all campuses. This pool position offers up to 28 hours per week and requires flexibility to cover classroom and testing environments.

The role includes reading aloud classroom materials, typing notes as dictated, and maintaining confidentiality while coordinating with the Access Center and instructors. Prior notes indicate strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work a flexible, varied schedule based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide readers/scribes services to students with disabilities in classroom or testing.
• Read aloud content not provided in accessible format; narrate tests verbatim.
• Type lecture notes and/or responses as dictated; ensure notes are clear and comprehensive.
• Maintain confidentiality and liaise with the Access Center.
• Attend lectures as assigned and provide electronic copies of notes.

Skills

Notetaking

Independent work

Clear communication

Diversity sensitivity

Punctuality & organization

Education

Associate's Degree in any field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Temporary - Reader/Scribe, All Campuses (Pool)

Position Summary

To provide students with disabilities access to Reader/Scribe services in a classroom environment and/or during academic testing.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

For classroom readers, reads aloud instructions, prompts, content of class activity sheets and/or project information that is not provided in an accessible format by reading words verbatim as the course instructor provides. For testing readers, narrates the test material verbatim without defining, explaining or interpreting the content. For classroom scribes, types lecture notes and/or responses as dictated by the student for in-class activities. Provides the student with an accurate and full account lecture content and ensures notes are clear and comprehensive. This may include written descriptions of visual information. Consistently attends lectures, as assigned, and provides electronic copies of notes per departmental process.

For testing scribes where grammar and spelling are not being assessed, writes or types exactly what a student dictates without substituting words. Allows student to dictate additional punctuation beyond basic punctuation. For testing scribes where grammar and spelling are being assessed, requires the student to dictate spelling and punctuation. For both readers and scribes, respects students' right to privacy by keeping all information confidential. Liaises with the Access Center on an ongoing basis in order to monitor student support and to address concerns. Performs other duties as assigned, including basic clerical support.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible, varied schedule based on student needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in any field
• Prior work experience in a higher education setting

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Prior experience working with or assisting persons with disabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels across the College
• Ability to relate to a diverse user-group
• Demonstrated proficiency in notetaking
• Must be punctual, reliable and organized

Rate of Pay

$15.00 to $16.50 per hour depending upon experience.

Work Hours

Up to 28 hours per week