ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Nonexempt
Job Title : DSS ASSISTANT I (8275)
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Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical
Grade : 180
PRIMARY IMPACT:
Completes assigned tasks as requested.
DUTIES:*
1. Proctor/monitor exams in dSS or in the classroom; read or write exams for students with disabilities.
2. Assist students with disabilities who are blind, visually impaired, or wheelchair-bound as well as individuals who have physical limitations due to accidents, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, post polio, spina bifida, cancer, epilepsy, heart disease, obesity, pregnancy, etc.
3. Answer phones, perform typing, filing, and data entry for Unit’s profile; return exams, pick up exams, etc.
4. Provide one-on-one assistance to students in typing research papers, accessing the net, working on coursework, lab maintenance, etc.
5. Assist students in filling out forms, paying bills, setting up files, etc.
6. Read and record textbooks and other handouts that students with disabilities use in coursework.
7. Assist in adapting classrooms with tables and chairs, software and hardware.
* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must be very flexible in performing the tasks in short notice; willing to learn new skills needed to adapt the needs of students with disabilities; have positive attitude; ability to work with diverse population; good oral communication; sensitive to students’ needs.
JOB EMPOWERMENT
The employee carries out detailed instructions for several tasks. Guidance and instruction is always available to the incumbent and prior permission is required before changing the methods or steps used in the job's work.
LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(+) Giving or receiving basic information upon request.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(+) Completing routine forms requiring limited variations in the entry of data.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives. However, after awhile, the answers tend to follow a pattern.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION
Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Preferred: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum: None
Preferred: One to three months.
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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the lower level.
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