Adaptive Technology Specialist (Braille)

Job Summary

Job Summary

Description Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire: 1- Adaptive Technology Specialist positions for 8 hours/day, 183 days This eligibility list will be valid for one year and will be used to fill any future vacancies during the time this list is active. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Principal or other school-site administrator, prepares classroom materials for instruction of blind and visually impaired students; translates material from print to Braille and from Braille to print; and performs a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all individuals who provide instructional assistance to possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with one of the following:

A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework. An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

Experience: One of the following: 1. Two years of experience working with elementary school-age children in an organized educational, health, child care, or other structured setting including experience in Braille translation or working with visually impaired children. 2. One year of full-time experience in Braille translation. 3.

Possession of Literary Braille Transcribing certification from the National Library Service of the Library of Congress may be substituted for the required experience. Special: Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier. All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Physical Requirements: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 20 lbs. or up to 50 lbs. with assistance, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, and see small details.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education: The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires all individuals who provide instructional assistance to possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with one of the following:

A minimum of 48 semester or 72 quarter units of college coursework. An Associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. Pass an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing and mathematics.

Experience: One of the following: 1. Two years of experience working with elementary school-age children in an organized educational, health, child care, or other structured setting including experience in Braille translation or working with visually impaired children. 2. One year of full-time experience in Braille translation. 3.

Possession of Literary Braille Transcribing certification from the National Library Service of the Library of Congress may be substituted for the required experience. Special: Possession of a valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate.

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier. All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Physical Requirements: Employees in this classification stand, walk, sit, stoop/bend, reach overhead, lift and carry up to 20 lbs. or up to 50 lbs. with assistance, use fingers repetitively, use both hands simultaneously, speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, and see small details.

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