Middle School, Braillist -Materials Modifier for a Visually Impaired Student

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Overview 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; - Considera...