Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant

Michigan Association of School Boards; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard View Schools in Muskegon, MI, seeks a Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant to support a student across settings. The role includes learning Braille, using braille translation software, and assisting with materials and transcription under supervision.

Training is provided by the VI/TC and you will work with the student’s team to meet accessibility needs. Responsibilities include transcription of books and classroom materials, record-keeping, and coordination with teachers to

Qualifications

• Candidate must follow a student to multiple areas and learn Braille per National Library Service standards.
• Training will be provided to learn Braille by VI/TC.
• Must be Highly Qualified per the Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Follow one student to multiple areas.
• Transcribe materials for students with visual impairments.
• Maintain transcripts and properly labeled files.
• Meet transcription deadlines with consultant support.
• Coordinate with VI/TC and teachers to prepare materials.
• Attend braille instruction sessions for student braille learning.
• Attend professional development to advance braille skills.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Behavioral Management

Office Equipment

Communication

Typing/Keyboarding

Braille software

Braille training

Braille instruction sessions

Team collaboration

Professional development

Transcription

Record keeping

File organization

Time management

Material adaptations

Computer literacy

Braille material sourcing

Coordination with VI/TC

Tools

Braille translation software

Embossing machine

Job description

Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant

Deadline: September 30, 2026

District/Organization: Orchard View Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: TBD

Job Posting 26-27-3

POSITIONS:

(1) 6.75 Hr. Visually Impaired Special Skills Student Assistant at Cardinal Elementary (Monday- Friday: 7:50am– 3:05pm; School Year only)

QUALIFICATIONS:

These individuals will follow one student to multiple areas. This position must also have the ability to learn and demonstrate an understanding of Braille in accordance with National Library Service standards. Must be Highly Qualified per the Department of Education.

Training will be provided to a candidate who does not know braille by the VI/TC Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant (VITC). The VI/TC will also provide software instruction in order for the candidate to use the embossing machine and other relevant software.

SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Behavioral Management
• Basic Computer Operations/Use of office equipment
• Basic Communication Skills
• Typing and Keyboarding Skills
• Use of braille translation software
• Attend and participate in training from the Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant (VI/TC)
• Attend and participatein student braille instruction sessions with VI/TC
• Work collaboratively with student’s team including: VI/TC, Case manager, ancillary staff, and other assistants in order to identify and meet student needs related to accessibility.
• Ability to participate in professional development opportunities to advance braille skills beyond basic levels. This may include participation in the braille program offered by the National Library Service at no charge to the participant
• Ability to transcribe materials including books, workbooks, testing material, and classroom work for students with visual impairments
• Maintain accurate records of all transcripts
• Maintain a properly labeled file folder on all materials, which should be retained for future use
• Manage time so as to complete transcriptions as they are needed by consultants
• Make necessary adaptations of materials for students with visual impairments in conjunction with teacher(s)
• Remain current in relevant computer technology
• Maintain a resource file for locating alternative sources of braille materials
• Coordinate with consultant for students with visual impairment and/or classroom teachers to prepare transcribed materials