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POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

BRAILLIST

WORKING TITLE

Braillist  

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services (SES)

LOCATION

School Based

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 23

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday School Hours (10 month position)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Transcribes materials into braille and tutors students in the use of braille in reading, writing, and arithmetic. Modifies materials, including large print, digital, and auditory formats. Checks and corrects student's work completed in braille. Prepares printed copies of student work for general education teachers and parents. When requested, attend IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings and other meetings in which educational programs for students with visual impairments are planned and materials are reviewed. May push into classroom for student support. May attend related service lessons. Works under a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and collaborates with school staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Power Point; Google Apps; (or willing to learn)
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students;
• Ability to recognize variations in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED;
• Braille transcription experience or willing to commit to completion of literary braille transcription training modules within six (6) months of hire, and completion of math braille transcription training modules within twelve (12) months of hire.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree from a regionally accredited school;
• Certification/completion of a braille transcribing program (e.g. Hadley, UEB online (Unified English Braille);
• Certification of proficiency in Braille transcribing by the Library of Congress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In this position, employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments. This role may use standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff students, external agencies, vendors, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work frequently requires activities involving driving automotive equipment as regular travel is required among WCPSS schools and central services locations.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  3/2024

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.