Braillist, Educational

OFFICE OF SCHOOLS

Traditional 190 work days per year

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $40,626 - $48,752/year

"Applications will be received until June 17, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org."

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Creates educational materials for students who are blind/visually impaired so that they are able to receive an appropriate education alongside their sighted peers.

• Transcribes print materials into Braille for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

• Transcribes math and science materials into Nemeth and science Braille codes.

• Creates tactile/auditory versions of a variety of student educational materials which are presented visually.

• Transcribes all national, state and district exams into proper Braille codes, as necessary.

• Coordinates and works effectively with co-workers, site staff, and diverse student populations.

• Works with students who are Visually Impaired inside and outside of their assigned classrooms.

• Learns to use/understand student technology and assists in keeping data on student progress.

Knowledge, Experience Other Qualifications:

• One (1) or more years related work experience.

• Ability to use a variety of Braille translation software to transcribe print materials into Braille, including, but not limited to, Duxbury, Braille 2000, Scientific Notebook and Math Type.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Works collaboratively with others.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to create tactile learning materials and to use equipment necessary to create these learning materials.

• Knowledge of Nemeth Braille Code.

• Knowledge and use of various Braille Embossers.

• Familiarity with science, music, and foreign language Braille codes.

• Knowledge of EBAE and UEB Braille codes used with correct formatting for Literary Braille.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Information:

• Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
• Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
• Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
• Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.