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Accommodations Assistant (00365.35)
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Posted:
22 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Requirements
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 AccessibilityServices 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
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Grade 12 plus one year post-secondary program or specialized courses in a related field (e.g. Human Social or Community Services)
EXPERIENCE:
- One year related experience working with persons with disabilities in an educational environment or equivalent
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Knowledge of disabilities confidentiality and privacy guidelines
- Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with a range of people including staff faculty students with disabilities and individuals under stress
- Proven ability to deal courteously and effectively with a range of people including students with various disabilities faculty and staff
- Ability to respond effectively to challenging and stressful situations involving students and/or faculty
- Intermediate knowledge of word processing programs and databases
- Understanding of adaptive technology in a testing environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at a desk and computer for long periods of time
- General office conditions
- Regular contact with students with a variety of disabilities
- Dealing with challenging or difficult situations and/or personalities
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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