To support students with disabilities in an academic setting in order to facilitate access to course content and materials.
PLEASE NOTE: This hourly position pays from $11.25/hour to $13.25/hour based on assignment as Access Assistant I, II or III.
Access Assistant I - 0 to 1 year experience; fall/spring, spring/summer/summer/fall - any two semesters within 12 month period
Access Assistant II - 1 to 2 years experience; 3 - 5 semesters
Access Assistant III - Special skills (STEM, Allied Health, lab settings, etc.) - 5 years of more or specific, related experience
Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Attends class/lab with student.
- Acts as reader and/or scribe, including note taking before, after or in class, lab, or testing environment.
- Facilitates computer and technology access as appropriate.
- May assist access to technology as appropriate.
- May describe graphics or pictures in the classroom, lab or testing environment.
- May assist student with object manipulation during laboratory classes as needed.
Knowledge Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Ability to maintain boundaries with student as set by supervisor.
- Ability to appropriately communicate with students, faculty, and staff.
- Must act in a professional manner and be dependable.
- Must maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
Skills Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Maintaining an established work schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
- Willingness to work closely with students with disabilities.
- Proficiency with accessible software and devices.
Technology Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency using standard office software applications.
Required Work Experience
- At least one year paid or volunteer experience working with people with disabilities, students, or other special populations in a helping role.
Required Education - High school diploma or GED and proof of college readiness in reading, writing, and math.
Special Requirements
Licenses/Certifications; Other
- May require completion of assigned college-level classes as determined by academic department.
Physical Requirements - Work is normally performed in a standard office, classroom or laboratory setting.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
ACC Benefits Overview
Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.
ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.
