Braille Transcriber
Center for Education Services
Grade 6 of the ESP Salary Scale (New Employee Starting Wage $16.65)
7 Hours/Day, 10-Month Work Year

Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma/GED.
Working knowledge of Braille code.
Two years experience working with children or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
Ability to lift between 30-40 pounds in specified situations.
Reliable transportation and amenability to travel between locations.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
Minimum two years of college.
Exceptional reading, writing and mathematical skills.
Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students and community.

Role Responsibilities
Participate in and/or provide input for team planning functions as appropriate.
Support the teach in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
Assist the teacher in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
Support visually impaired students and staff with instructional activities as assigned by the teacher.
Collaborate with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher (s).
Maintain, operate, and assist with the function of classroom and other equipment essential to the service of students with visual impairment/low vision.
Help with the supervision and management of students during instructional and non-instructional activities.
Act as liaison between classroom teacher, teacher of the visual impaired/low vision, and students to carry out individual programs designed by teacher.
Demonstrate positive, courteous, and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.