Braille Transcriber & Classroom Accessibility Aide

Berkeley Unified School District; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Unified School District seeks a dedicated Braille Translator/Instructional Assistant to support visually impaired students. You will translate, emboss, and prepare Braille materials and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.

Responsibility includes assisting teachers, reinforcing instruction in small groups, and managing instructional resources while maintaining confidentiality and student safety.

Qualifications

• Braille translation and transcription for visually impaired students.
• Assistive technologies used to reinforce instruction.
• Support for IEP goals and lesson adaptations.

Responsibilities

• Translate and transcribe materials into Braille and large print as needed.
• Assist in reinforcing instruction for individual or small groups.
• Prepare instructional materials and adapt lesson plans for Braille access.

Skills

Braille translation

Assistive technology

IEP goals understanding

Classroom support

Communication skills

Education

Literary Braille Certification (Library of Congress)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Braille embosser

Braille translation software (Duxbury)

Assistive tech devices

Job description

Berkeley Unified School District seeks a dedicated Braille Translator/Instructional Assistant to support visually impaired students. You will translate, emboss, and prepare Braille materials and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.

Responsibility includes assisting teachers, reinforcing instruction in small groups, and managing instructional resources while maintaining confidentiality and student safety.