Institutional Student Worker - Disability Services
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Education Administration
About ECC:
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person – students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors – feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule:Varies by semester
Rate of Pay:$13.00
FLSA Status:Non‑exempt
Grant Funded:No
Job Summary:In‑class assistants and lab assistants are hired to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. They aid students with the physical mechanics and dexterity requirements of class activities (e.g., lifting, pouring, writing, typing, etc.). They will attend the class in which the student with a disability is enrolled and must be available to attend the entire class session.
They cannot be enrolled in the same course level as the students they are assisting. They will follow directions provided by the student with a disability and will not contribute to the content of the course or be responsible for teaching the material to that student.
- Good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of the student
- Ability to express verbally what is seen in a descriptive manner
- Effective communication skills
- Responsible, professional and dependable
- Respectful of different learning styles
- Ability to follow multi‑step directions
- Previous experience in and knowledge of the subject area preferred
These services are individually designed and based on the specific needs of each student.
Other duties as assigned that relate to the job description.
Physical Demands:Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)
Visual Acuity:Visual Acuity (arm's length)
Work Environment:Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:Typical office or administrative
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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