Braillist Assistant for Visually Impaired Students

Weld RE-5J; Milliken (CO); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Braillist to assist visually impaired students under the supervision of certified staff. The role supports the TVI, reinforces literacy and math, and helps prepare instructional materials in braille and large print.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, small-group work, and maintaining sensitive information with confidentiality. The position offers full-time hours, 185 instructional days, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Ability to get State or National certification for braille
• Prior experience working with special needs desirable.
• Prior experience working with students who are visually impaired desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Reinforces skills through activities with students who have visual impairments in classrooms, one-to-one, and/or small groups under the direction and supervision of a TVI.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and skill of human guide and instructional technology tools used by students with visual impairment, including low vision devices, abacus, screen readers, etc.
• Interlines basic literacy materials for students with visual impairments.
• Enlarges print materials under the direction of a certified teacher of students with visual impairments. Binds materials using various methods.
• Creates simple tactile images for communication systems, early literacy books, etc. using various tools, materials, and machines.
• Produces simple materials in braille for classroom use such as labels.
• Maintains all braille, large print, and instructional material inventory.
• Orders special materials for use with students who are visually impaired. Arranges equipment repair.
• Clerical duties, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, requested, or needed.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, universal precautions, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Skills

Follow instructions

Basic math

PC literacy

Diversity & teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Behavior support

Hygiene assistance

Safety & care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Braille certification (state/national)

NCLB coursework/exam understanding

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Braillist to assist visually impaired students under the supervision of certified staff. The role supports the TVI, reinforces literacy and math, and helps prepare instructional materials in braille and large print.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, small-group work, and maintaining sensitive information with confidentiality. The position offers full-time hours, 185 instructional days, and a comprehensive benefits package.