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Braillist/Tacilist - Special Education

Employer
Clarke County School District
Location
Athens, GA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Overall Purpose

The job of Braillist/Tactilist is done for the purpose(s) of creating materials for children with visual impairments and providing braille embossed materials as determined by the Visual Impairment (VI) teacher and the classroom teacher.

Direct Supervisor
Executive Director of Special Education and Behavior Supports

Essential Functions
  • Prepares adapted materials in a timely fashion as needed by students and VI teacher to include textbooks for all subjects, teacher-made materials, pictorial layouts, math and science notations, workbooks for all subjects, tactile maps, music notation, and foreign languages.
  • Participates 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.
  • Provides adapted materials utilizing a variety of techniques, including recorded texts, tactile graphics, and braille.
  • Operates and assists students in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment such as braillers, keyboarding equipment, electronic scanners, and personal computers.
  • Consults with classroom teachers to provide accurate and appropriate adapted materials.
  • Works independently to evaluate needs and provide services to meet those needs.
  • Carries out basic braille formatting for literacy, foreign language, and Nemeth code rules, except when modifications are requested by the VI teacher to accommodate braille reading ability of individual students.
  • Interlines student brailled materials (print with/on the Braille copy).
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to produce special braille formats.
  • Provides braille output with a variety of braille systems, including braille translation software or comparable electronic rapid braille production systems, and braillewriters.
  • Coordinates delivery of brailled (or other tactual) materials to the appropriate schools.

Marginal Functions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies
  • Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: ability to be trained to operate a Braille machine; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications; applying physical restraint practices; and promoting activities and/or events.

  • Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities/behaviors; classroom instructional media and technology; cultural differences of student population; health standards and hazards; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training; operation of office equipment and technology; school safety and security practices.

  • Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; working extended hours and working with frequent interruptions.

Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 21 years' of age (Individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate Degree or higher teaching credential do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement)
Paraprofessional license OR have passed the paraprofessional assessment

Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing.

Continuing Education/Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt

The candidate for this position will receive training necessary to produce Braille/Tactile curriculum materials for students who are visually impaired.

Company

Our Vision: Building a culture of high expectations and equity in which all students grow
academically and socially to improve our community and our world.


Our Mission: The Clarke County School District is an ambitious community of learners in a diverse and culturally rich county. We are committed to equity and excellence through the implementation of rigorous standards in a safe and supportive environment — on every campus, in every classroom and for every child.

Our Core Beliefs: Public education is central to our democracy. To fulfill the promise of public education, the Clarke County School District has a fundamental set of beliefs that serves as a lens through which every decision is made and every action is taken.These beliefs are the backbone of our organization. CCSD believes that:

Equity, access and progress towards excellence are basic rights that must be afforded to every individual in our system.

Mission-driven, diverse and creative staff make the critical difference in student achievement, and they must be successfully recruited and retained.

Students, families, staff and the broader community benefit mutually from active engagement with one another.

Safe, nurturing and well-maintained schools/campuses are required for optimal learning.

Company info
Website
Telephone
706-546-7721
Location
595 Prince Avenue
Athens
GA
30601
US

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