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ESY Braillist

Employer
Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6
Location
Greeley, CO, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Support Staff, Translator
Position Type:
Extended School Year (ESY) - Non-licensed

Date Posted:
1/25/2023

Location:
Special Education (District)

Closing Date:
Until Filled

ESY Brailist, District 6

Classification: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: January 25, 2023

Salary: $25.44 per hour/Range 29
Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $40.78 per hour.

Contract Length/ Days: Summer 2023

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Deadline for application: Until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:

Current certification in Braille Competency by the Colorado Department of Education
High school diploma or GED

Preferred:
1 year and up to and including 2 years of experience in keyboarding, general office duties and working with children with special needs
Experience in an educational environment

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary/Objective:
Responsible for assisting the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) with students who are blind or visually impaired, including transcribing print materials into Braille, interlining, preparing tactile graphics to represent visual stimuli and pictures, enlarging materials, working with students one-on-one and/or in small groups to reinforce academic and functional skills; and supporting students in classroom settings. Also responsible for accompanying students on field trips, assisting students with orientation and mobility and daily living skills. Performs some office duties including ordering materials and keeping inventory for the vision department and individual students. May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.

Essential Functions:
  • Transcribe print materials into Braille, interline, prepare tactile graphics to represent visual stimuli and pictures, and enlarge materials.
  • Work with students one-on-one and/or in small groups to reinforce academic and functional skills, and support students in classroom settings.
  • Accompany students on field trips, assist students with orientation and mobility and daily living skills. Coach students at various work sites.
  • Order materials and keep inventory for the vision department and individual students.
  • Commute between schools, office, and warehouse.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Provide administrative intervention in alignment with district adopted programming for students with disabilities.
  • Consult with site leadership to determine appropriate preventative and remedial services for students with disabilities.
  • Assist in the implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of vehicle identification. Ability to work with people. Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions. Excellent vision, smell, touch, coordination, arm-hand movement, and balance. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to recognize and remember as many students as possible. Ability to be involved in the handling of physical crises such as: fights, assaults. Use of analytical thinking in problem solving. Ability to concentrate on a task. Good judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to perform all functions of the position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Travel: None

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6059 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
Dr. Insoon Olson, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: iolson@greeleyschools.org

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