Part-Time, Scribe & Reader

Purpose and Scope

The primary purpose of the Part Time Scribe/Reader 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.

• 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 instruction
• Takes student work and verbally relays information in a classroom setting
• Maintains professional boundaries in class and during tests
• Supports and promotes all faculty and students' rights to communication equity in the classroom and work environment
• Learns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology to students
• Converts and edits academic media
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Excellent command of the English language
• Active listener and strong ability to take clear and accurate notes at a reasonable speed
• Ability to take clear and accurate dictation
• Ability to verbally relay information for students in a classroom setting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries in class and during tests
• Comfortable working with special populations
• Ability and commitment to working collaboratively
• High-level of communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with students
• Ability to use various software programs
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently

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.

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary based on student/department needs. May require evening and weekend hours

• High school diploma or GED

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. 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.