Braille Aide - Paraprofessional Special Education

Tooele County School District; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District is hiring a Braille Aide - Paraprofessional Special Education. This part-time position involves supporting students with visual impairments at Tooele High School. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally experience with children with disabilities. Responsibilities include working under the direction of special education teachers, using technology, and assisting in braille transcription. The role offers a salary of $16.05 per hour based on the salary schedule, with additional pay for relevant experience and education.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with children with disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Typing and keyboarding skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Special Education teacher and VI professionals.
• Use braille translation software and word processing programs.
• Assist with modifications and supplemental services for education.

Skills

Typing and keyboarding skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with technology

Experience with children with disabilities

Willingness to learn and transcribe Braille

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Braille translation software

Computer keyboard

Braille printer (Embosser)

Assistive technology (e.g., electronic braillenote)

Job description

Braille Aide - Paraprofessional Special Education

Job ID: 10200   Position Type: Support Professional Employees/Paraprofessional, Special Education.

Date Posted: 11/12/2025 | Location: Tooele High School | Date Available: 25/26 School Year | Closing Date: Open Until Filled.

Job Title

Special Education Paraprofessional for student with visual impairment.

Reports To

Special Education Teacher, District Related Service Specialist, and School Administrator.

Primary Purpose

Enhance the effectiveness of learning opportunities for students with visual impairments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED.
• Typing and keyboarding skills.
• Experience with technology.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children with disabilities strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn and transcribe Braille.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with and under the immediate direction of the Special Education teacher and with VI professionals.
• Use braille translation software and word processing programs on Apple, Macintosh, or PC computers.
• Assist the VI with modifications and supplemental services necessary for education of students with visual impairments.
• Participate in training on any new VI technology.
• Plan, produce, and organize instructional material.
• Provide individual and group instruction activities.
• Promote and maintain educational team goals.
• Maintain and record educational IEP Goal data.
• Operate in accordance with district and school regulations.
• Braille, record, or enlarge textbooks, workbooks, worksheets, and diagnostic tests not available through state agencies.
• Assist the VI and teachers in promoting student independence.
• Assist the VI and teacher with modifications and supplemental services.

Equipment Used

• Braille translation program.
• Computer keyboard.
• Printer.
• Braille printer (Embosser).
• Textual and braille production equipment (Braille writer).
• Assistive technology such as electronic braillenote, abacus.

Contract

Part time, 177 days, 29 hours per week, time card. Salary Schedule Level F 16.05 (includes add-on for SPED para). Additional pay given for experience and higher education. Non-Benefit Eligible.

NOTE: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.