Braille Specialist in Education
2 weeks ago
OFFICE OF SCHOOLS
Traditional 190 work days per year
FTE:
1.0
Salary Range:
$40,626 - $48,752/year
Key Responsibilities:
Develops educational resources for students with visual impairments to ensure they receive an equitable education alongside their sighted peers.
- Converts printed materials into Braille for students with visual impairments.
- Transcribes mathematical and scientific content into Nemeth and science Braille formats.
- Produces tactile and auditory adaptations of various educational materials that are typically presented visually.
- Converts all national, state, and district assessments into appropriate Braille formats as required.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues, site personnel, and diverse student groups.
- Engages with students with visual impairments both within and outside their designated classrooms.
- Acquires knowledge of student technology and assists in monitoring student progress.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Proficient in utilizing various Braille translation software for converting print materials into Braille, including but not limited to Duxbury, Braille 2000, Scientific Notebook, and Math Type.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Capable of creating tactile learning resources and operating necessary equipment.
- Familiarity with the Nemeth Braille Code.
- Knowledge of and experience with different Braille embossing devices.
- Understanding of Braille codes for science, music, and foreign languages.
- Knowledge of EBAE and UEB Braille codes with correct formatting for literary Braille.
Educational Background:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Additional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off):
- Benefits (including contributions):
- Compensation Structures:
- Employee must maintain a permanent residence in Colorado while employed by Denver Public Schools.
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is dedicated to fulfilling the educational needs of every student through exceptional schools in every neighborhood.
Our mission is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous and enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.
DPS comprises nearly 200 schools, including traditional, magnet, charter, and alternative pathways schools, serving over 90,000 students.
DPS has emerged as the fastest-growing school district in the nation in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state regarding student academic growth.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on 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 receive equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
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