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Disability Services BIO Assistant Student Employee, #2316
5 days ago
Overview: The Access and Disability Resource Center values diversity and equity. We are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation by providing an equitable experience for all students and community members. The ADRC department embraces disability as a part of diversity. The ADRC, in collaboration with other areas of the College, creates an environment that supports all students' inclusion, engagement, and learning through resource allocation, curriculum development, inclusive policies and procedures, and ongoing support. We strive to provide appropriate support based on each individual's needs and encourage students to be self-advocates.
Location: Des Plaines
Hours: Thursday: 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm. Total commitment of 2.75 hours; 1 hour of prep and debrief may be needed/week. Flexible availability may be needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm (Lecture).
Date Range: August 20- December 10, 2024
Position Expectations: Vision needs for lab (field) work of Biology 106.
Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Work exclusively with 1 student with the approved accommodation " Assistant in Laboratory Setting" (EI)
- Give verbal descriptions of demonstrations and visual aids, if not provided in class. (CM)
- Perform the functions of the lab that the student is not able to due to their disability. Follow instructions given by the student with the accommodation on functions such as handling equipment, materials, making visual observations, viewing measurements, etc. (PF, CM)
- Maintain appropriate boundaries to uphold academic integrity; the student with the accommodation is responsible for understanding all functions that need to take place for the lab. (PF, CT)
- Maintain confidentiality. (PF, EI)
- Communicate with ADRC staff regarding any challenges or issues that arise during each assignment, and consult with instructor and ADRC staff in finding resolutions. (CM, CT, TW)
- Follow guidelines for outdoor safety, be properly dressed for comfort and safety: pants, sturdy shoes or boots, hat, field notebook; insect spray and sunscreen and other personnel needs. (PF)
- Attend all required and additional training required by the Career and Transfer Center, Biology department, and Access and Disability Resource Center. (CD, TW, PF)
Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities):
- Must be enrolled at Oakton College in at least six credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters. Employment over the summer is allowed for students taking at least 1 credit class during the summer, or students continuing registration into the following fall semester.
- Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
-Able to stand, walk and sit extended periods of time in a variety of natural settings- depending on the nature of the field activity.--
-Ability to move around Oakton's outside, natural environments.
-Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and responsibility.
-Equity-mindedness, courtesy, and good listening skills are a must.
-Ability to be present at all assigned lab dates/times at Des Plaines campuses.
-Some flexibility outside of assigned hours may be needed: meetings outside of lab hours with the assigned student, along with the professor may be necessary and approved by ADRC; time and day to be determined.-
- Prior BIO 106 lab experience preferred.
All interested applicants should complete an online application and provide a resume. Upon review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview with a suggested start date of August 19th. Please contact Javier Padilla Jr., at jpadilla@oakton.edu with any questions.
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