Certified Brailist: Braille Textbook & Material Prep

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) / 403(b) / 457 retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Brailist - Certified to modify materials and support instruction for students with visual impairments, including those who are blind. Position involves producing specially formatted materials like textbooks and tactile graphics, under the guidance of a certified teacher.

You'll collaborate with the special education team, prepare adapted materials, and participate in Braille skill development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Braille prep

Assistive tech

Classroom support

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Braille transcription tools

Job description

Douglas County School District seeks a Brailist - Certified to modify materials and support instruction for students with visual impairments, including those who are blind. Position involves producing specially formatted materials like textbooks and tactile graphics, under the guidance of a certified teacher.

You'll collaborate with the special education team, prepare adapted materials, and participate in Braille skill development opportunities.