Exceptional Children Braillist-Vision Assistant- Part Time

Iredell-Statesville School District; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Iredell-Statesville School District is seeking a part-time Braillist-Vision Assistant at Celeste Henkel Elementary School in Statesville, NC. The role focuses on decoding and transcribing educational materials into braille and assisting students with access to materials in braille, embossed, or refreshable formats.

The position involves collaboration with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired, data collection for progress monitoring, and attendance at IEP meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a reputable braille program.
• Ability to decode and transcribe materials into braille.
• Working knowledge of standard technologies for embossed/electronic braille materials.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes classroom materials into braille and supports students with access to materials.
• Assists the Teacher of the Visually Impaired and collects progress data.
• Attends IEP and related meetings to plan educational programs for visually impaired students.

Skills

Braille transcription

AMO familiarity

Collaboration with TI

Education

Braille program completion

Tools

Braille equipment

Job description

Exceptional Children Braillist-Vision Assistant- Part Time

Iredell-Statesville School District Celeste Henkel Elementary School - Statesville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5033405
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 02, 2026 5:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

BRAILLIST

Salary Grade 59

An employee in this class is responsible for decoding and transcribing materials into braille and assisting students with access to educational materials in braille, embossed or refreshable. The employee receives general assignments and follows precedent courses of action. The employee is expected to problem solve regarding braille materials. While this position works in direct collaboration with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired, limited supervision is received from the teacher and principal.

Transcribes classroom and supplementary materials into braille. This person may register and serve as an Accessible Materials Producer (AMO) through the State NIMAC Coordinator. Reviews student work completed in braille for accuracy of the code. Prepares corresponding printed text of braille work student's team members. Assists the Teacher of the Visually Impaired in gathering progress monitoring data. Attends IEP meetings and other meetings as needed in which educational programs for visually impared students are planned and materials are reviewed.

Considerable knowledge of standard technologies and equipment typically used for the production of embossed and electronic braille materials for the visually impaired. Considerable knowledge of correct English usage, spelling grammar, and punctuation. Working knowledge of elementary and secondary level subject content to accurately and efficiently transcribe materials into braille. Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships to effectively collaborate and work with students and teachers.

Demonstrate successful completion of a reputable braille program. This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job).

Position Type: Part-time

Contact Information

• Boen Nutting
• 549 N. Race Street
• Statesville, North Carolina 28677
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]