Braille & Accessibility Support Assistant

Memspa; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard View Schools in Muskegon is seeking a Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant for Cardinal Elementary (Mon-Fri 7:50am-3:05pm). The position supports students with visual impairments under VI/TC guidance and participates in braille instruction.

The role requires learning Braille per National Library Service standards, basic first aid, and strong collaboration with the student’s team. The pay rate is $16.68 per hour for a full-time, school-year assignment.

Qualifications

• These individuals will follow one student to multiple areas. This position must also have the ability to learn and demonstrate an understanding of Braille in accordance with National Library Service standards.
• Training will be provided to a candidate who does not know braille by the VI/TC Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant (VITC). The VI/TC will also provide software instruction in order for the candidate to use the embossing machine and other relevant software.
• These individuals will follow one student to multiple areas. This position must also have the ability to learn and demonstrate an understanding of Braille in accordance with National Library Service standards.

Responsibilities

• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Behavioral Management
• Basic Computer Operations/Use of office equipment
• Basic Communication Skills
• Typing and Keyboarding Skills
• Use of braille translation software
• Attend and participate in training from the Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant (VI/TC)
• Attend and participatein student braille instruction sessions with VI/TC
• Work collaboratively with student's team including: VI/TC, Case manager, ancillary staff, and other assistants in order to identify and meet student needs related to accessibility.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities to advance braille skills beyond basic levels. This may include participation in the braille program offered by the National Library Service at no charge to the participant
• Ability to transcribe materials including books, workbooks, testing material, and classroom work for students with visual impairments
• Maintain accurate records of all transcripts
• Maintain a properly labeled file folder on all materials, which should be retained for future use
• Manage time so as to complete transcriptions as they are needed by consultants
• Make necessary adaptations of materials for students with visual impairment in conjunction with teacher(s)
• Remain current in relevant computer technology
• Maintain a resource file for locating alternative sources of braille materials
• Coordinate with consultant for students with visual impairment and/or classroom teachers to prepare transcribed materials

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Behavioral Management

Office Equipment

Communication Skills

Typing and Keyboarding

Braille Translation Software

Braille Transcription

Team Collaboration

Professional Development

Training Participation

Tools

Embossing machine

Braille translation software

Job description

Orchard View Schools in Muskegon is seeking a Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant for Cardinal Elementary (Mon-Fri 7:50am-3:05pm). The position supports students with visual impairments under VI/TC guidance and participates in braille instruction.

The role requires learning Braille per National Library Service standards, basic first aid, and strong collaboration with the student’s team. The pay rate is $16.68 per hour for a full-time, school-year assignment.