Braillist - TEEMA Group
Kent, WA 98031
About the Job
The primary purpose of this position is to assist teachers and other certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for visually impaired students. This role is crucial in helping visually impaired students achieve their full academic, social, and personal potential.
Setting: School
Responsibilities:
Implement instructional programs designed by certificated staff.
Instruct students, individually or in small groups, in a variety of subjects.
Compile, review, and record student assignments and progress.
Perform consistent follow-through activities with visually impaired students.
Instruct students in self-care activities, reinforcing daily living skills, appropriate social skills, and/or travel skills.
Use adaptive technology aids/equipment to support academic activities, including Braille reading and writing aids and computer-generated Braille materials.
Adapt a variety of classroom materials to meet the needs of visually impaired students, such as enlarging materials, preparing tactile materials, and preparing audiotapes.
Monitor student progress and behavior, maintaining communication with school and program staff.
Assist students in entering/leaving buildings, moving between classes, and boarding buses, determining the appropriate level of assistance.
Assist certificated staff with testing students, recording scores, and maintaining related files.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of methods for working with visually impaired students.
Competency in Braille instruction.
Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Dependable with good attendance and punctuality.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience with visually impaired or multi-disabled children.
Relevant education, experience, and training.
Licensing and Certification:
Completion of 10 hours of continuing education in Braille competency or an accepted Braille competency test.
Valid Washington State driver’s license
If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!