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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Student Disability Resources (SDR) is looking for a part-time Lab Assistant for a blind student taking a Chemistry lab during the Summer 2024 Semester. Primary duties include: 

Visual Description: 

• Creating text-based descriptions of classroom materials that follow applicable accessibility guidelines. The content that requires descriptions is primarily visual or graphical in nature. This includes writing descriptions of anything that is written on the board or presented on overheads, handouts, PowerPoint slides, or any other visual aids. 

• Using a raised line drawing board to sketch a visual image to provide tactile access to visual or graphical material as needed. 

Reading: 

• Reading classroom materials, or groupwork activities presented during class periods. 

• Creating verbal descriptions of classroom materials or groupwork activities that are primarily visual or graphical in nature. This includes reading aloud and visually describing anything that is written on the board or presented on overheads, handouts, PowerPoint slides, or any other visual aids. 

• Providing non-ambiguous verbal descriptions of video content or simulation software required for classroom learning. The student may request to pause the video and ask questions about the video images as it is communicated. 

Materials Organization 

• Finding and organizing materials (e.g., text. PowerPoint slides, problem sets, graphics, etc.,) for synchronous use with the instructor and class. 

• Assisting the student before or after class in meeting with the instructor to get clarification of material and information, as needed. 

Other:  

• Assist the blind student with other class-related activities as required. 

Requirements: 

• Semester Information: This course takes place during the Summer 2024 semester during session two. The course starts on June 26, 2024, and ends on August 7, 2024.

• Time commitment: Attend scheduled lab sessions in person, on the Penn State University Park Camp