Under the supervision of the Exams Supervisor, the Accommodations Assistant is responsible for liaising with faculty regarding test/exam delivery and pick-up, invigilating tests/exams for face-to-face and distance education students with disabilities and providing assistance to students with use of adaptive technology during tests/exams. The Accommodations Assistant provides support to the Exams Supervisor and Exams Support Specialist with filing and inputting data in the Accessibility Services data-base/scheduling system and also works collaboratively with members of the Accessibility Services department and other TRU staff.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides invigilation and support to students with disabilities during tests and exams.
- Provides support to students with use of adaptive technology during tests/exams (e.g. Read&Write, Dragon Naturally Speaking).
- Liaises with faculty during the writing of tests/exams when students have questions.
- Liaises with faculty regarding the delivery and pick up of tests/exams to/from Accessibility Services.
- Maintains and updates confidential student data and other records according to established departmental procedures.
- Provides support to the Exams Supervisor and Exams Support Specialist with tasks such as filing and inputting data into the Accessibility Services data base and scheduling system.
- Consults with Exam Supervisor as needed.
REPORTS TO
Exams Supervisor, Accessibility Services
