Substitute - Braillist - Certified

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Job Posting Title

Substitute - Braillist - Certified

Job Description

Modifies materials to enhance instruction as requested by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and works directly with students with visual impairments including blindness. An example would be producing materials that require formatting such as textbooks. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting five (5) to forty (40) pounds.
• Frequent sitting.
• Moderate bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching.
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

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.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

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.

Prepare adapted material in a timely fashion as needed by students with visual impairments including blindness and Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.

Certifications

NLOC - National Library of Congress

Education

High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills

Position Type:

Substitutes

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

Yes

Scheduled Hours Per Week

0

Fte

0.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

0 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
  
  

Minimum Hire Rate

$24.42 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate

$27.74 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range

$24.42 USD - $31.05 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
  
  

Benefits

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

February 4, 2025