Brailist - Certified

Douglas County School District; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Critical illness insurance

EAP

401(k) plan

403(b) plan

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Brailist - Certified to modify and produce instructional materials for students with visual impairments. The role involves creating Braille formats, tactile graphics, and adapted textbooks under the guidance of a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with SPED staff, timely material preparation, and ongoing Braille skills development to support students’ learning needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Colorado Braille Competency and Literary Braille Transcribing certifications.
• Ability to work with students with visual impairments, including Braille materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction of students under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Prepare adapted materials including Braille and tactile graphics.
• Produce textbooks and other materials requiring special formatting.
• Collaborate with SPED teacher on scheduling and IEP tasks.
• Prepare adapted materials using Braille and other techniques.
• Develop materials that meet the needs of students with visual impairments.
• Participate in professional development to advance Braille skills.

Skills

Braille

Special education support

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

Brailist - Certified

Job Description

Modifies materials to enhance instruction as requested by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and works directly with students with visual impairments including blindness. An example would be producing materials that require formatting such as textbooks. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the safety of students with visual impairments.
• Assist with instruction of students under the direction of a certified teacher in a classroom setting, one-on-one, or in small groups.
• Collaborate and consult with the special education teacher in planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily and/or long range activities in accordance with the IEP.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Prepare adapted material in a timely fashion as needed by students with visual impairments including blindness and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
• Prepare materials that require special formatting such as textbooks that are not readily available, consumable workbooks, testing materials, and individual worksheets.
• Prepare adapted materials using a variety of techniques, including tactile graphics, maps, and Braille.
• Participation in professional development opportunities to advance Braille skills.

Certifications

Colorado Braille Competency - Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Literary Braille Transcribing - National Library of Congress

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

• Position Type: Regular
• Primary Location: Variable Location Employee - SPED
• One Year Only (Yes Or No): No
• Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40
• Fte: 1.00
• Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days
• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$23.74 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$30.79 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$23.74 USD - $37.83 USD Hourly

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans

This position can be paid sick and personal time.

Closing Date

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: January 23, 2027