Part-Time Scribe & Reader, Student Disabilities

Commitment to MissionThis job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural BeliefsOne LSCStudent FocusedOwn ItFoster BelongingCultivate CommunityChoose LearningCampus Marketing StatementLone Star College-North HarrisLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.Job DescriptionPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The primary purpose of this position is to provide Reader/Scribe services at in-class lectures, discussions, and tests, and potentially a variety of other situations. Readers/Scribes support and promote all students' right to communication equity in the classroom.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Takes lecture notes/dictation for students in a classroom setting (may include, but is not limited to, notes from class lecture, video/audio presentations, handouts, and written information presented on the board)Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students at their instructionTakes student work and verbally relay information in a classroom settingMaintains professional boundaries in class and during testsSupports and promotes all faculty and students' rights to communication equity in the classroom and work environmentLearns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology to studentsConverts and edits academic mediaResponsible for other reasonable, related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work a flexible scheduleMust be punctual and reliableExcellent command of the English languageActive listener and strong ability to take clear and accurate notes at a reasonable speedAbility to take clear and accurate dictationAbility to verbally relay information for students in a classroom settingStrong attention to detailAbility to maintain professional boundaries in class and during testsComfortable working with special populationsAbility and commitment to working collaborativelyHigh-level of communication and computer skillsCommitment to quality service to studentsAbility to maintain confidentiality when working with studentsAbility to use various software programsExcellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work independentlyPHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipmentInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsHours will vary based on student/department needs. May require evening and weekend hoursREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDSALARY:Hourly Pay Rate is $11.78.BENEFITS:By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.HOW TO APPLY:ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available at

www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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