2024-25 Braillist

North Kansas City Schools • Kansas City, MO

276d

About The Position

The Braillist position is designed to support the teacher of the visually impaired in providing a quality educational program for visually impaired students. The role involves various responsibilities including transcription of print into Braille and vice versa, as well as creating tactile drawings to enhance the learning experience for students. The Braillist will work closely with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired and the Director of Pupil Services to implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and ensure effective communication and human relations skills are demonstrated throughout the process.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Braille reading and writing.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma is required.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced work in Education or related field would be preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe print into Braille using Perkins Braillewriter.
• Transcribe print into Braille using translating program and Braille printer.
• Translate Braille into print.
• Create tactile drawings.
• Implement IEP goals as delineated by the teacher of the visually impaired, including but not limited to, Braille instruction.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees