Part-Time Notetaker/Captionist at Tyler Junior College – Tyler, Texas

The Part-Time Interpreter/Captionist is a part-time position responsible to the Coordinator, Hearing Loss Services and Director, Disability Services.

• Provision of real-time note-taking services in lecture and lab setting
• Provision of transcription and copy-typing services as requested
• Provision of AV closed captioning
• Provision of test reading, and test proctoring services

Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide notetaker/captionist services for students with varying disabilities in a post-secondary educational environment
• Knowledge and skills to operate a computer for basic office tasks
• Willing to work flexible hours (including some evenings & weekends)
• Possess independent and creative thinking, and initiative in seeing projects to completion
• Evidence of strong organizational skills; excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to meet goals and work effectively in a “team” environment
• Must be able to self-regulate according to a daily schedule of assignments and implement problem solving within set boundaries
• Must respect confidentiality and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, faculty, staff and visitors
• Familiarity with disability accommodations preferred. Job Training (upon hiring) required

Other Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.