[Job-Listings] FW: Job Posting at SCRED for Braillist/Vision Support Specialist

Fri May 7 16:11:36 UTC 2021

From: Cherie Turek <cturek at scred.k12.mn.us>
Sent: Friday, May 7, 2021 10:49 AM
To: Oien, Kristin (MDE) <kristin.oien at state.mn.us>
Subject: Job Posting at SCRED for Braillist/Vision Support Specialist

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Braillist/Vision Support Specialist
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Category: SCRED - Certified/Braillist/Vision Support Specialist Date Posted: 5/7/2021
Location: St. Croix River Education District Date of Availability: 07/01/2021 Date Closing: 05/21/2021

Braillist/Vision Support Specialist

Position Purpose:
The Braillist/Vision Support Specialist transcribes educational materials for students who are blind and visually impaired (BVI) into alternative formats under the direction of licensed special education instructional and/or related services staff. The Braillist/Vision Support Specialist provides access to and reinforcement of concepts and visual information within the educational environment, including orientation and mobility support across settings during the school day.

Essential Duties:
*         Braille & Accessible Instructional Material (AIM) Production
o    Produces adaptive instructional materials for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) in accordance to the specifications of the licensed special education instructional and/or related services staff.
o    Creates tactile graphics of maps, charts, pictures, routes, and other displays using various tools, materials, and machines
o    Scans, edits, and translates classroom materials into Braille, including maintaining textbook shelves.
o    Transcribes print materials, including textbooks and other books, not readily available from the Minnesota Resource Libraries, into literary braille for students with visual impairments. For braille production, uses computer software and technology.
o    Prepares/creates accessible materials for unique classroom themes, projects, events, activities, games, bulletin boards, and other visuals used across settings.
o    Transcribes student(s) answers from Braille into print for classroom teacher use.
o    Creates raised-line drawings to accompany classroom materials.
o    Embosses, re-edits, and binds materials using various methods and materials.
*         Orientation & Mobility Support
o    Prompts or assists students who are BVI with independence skills; i.e. bathroom, eating, navigating transitions, and orienting the school environment.
o    Ensure safety as the student is mobile and orienting themselves throughout various environments.
*         Instructional Accessibility Support
o    Under the work direction of the licensed BVI teacher(s), provide direct teaching of skills, hands-on exploration, auditory explanations, adapted materials and other needed supports to make classroom materials and activities accessible.
o    Provide assistance to the BVI special education teacher in implementing assessment tasks.
o    Provide assistance to the BVI special education teacher in implementing instructional system processes including effective interpersonal skills.
o    Provide assistance to the BVI special education teacher and Orientation/Mobility Specialist in implementing instructional requirements and other provisions of students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
*         Collaboration
o    Collaborate regularly with the BVI special education teacher(s) and Orientation/Mobility Specialist to enhance programming and practices and implement evidence based practices and strategies.
*         Other Duties
o    Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Training:
*         Minimum: High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience:
*         Three years working in a related position
*         Knowledge of, or the ability to obtain knowledge of, Literary Braille Code and basic Nemeth code.
*         Knowledge of English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
*         Knowledge of basic arithmetic concepts.
*         Knowledge of record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures, or the ability to complete organizational tasks and cataloging.
*         Proficient with the use of assistive technology.
*         Knowledge and application of basic computer, math and language skills.
*         Knowledge of, or the ability to learn additional Braille codes (chemistry, music, foreign languages, etc.)
*         Ability to type 40 words per minute.

Licensure/Certification:
*         Minimum: Completion of, or the ability and willingness to complete, a Braille certification training program.

Personal Skills:
*         Ability to work collaboratively on a team
*         Self-motivated and able to work independently
*         Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects
*         A passion and willingness to learn
*         Strong oral and written communication skills
*         Adaptability based on changing needs
*         Creative, out-of-the-box thinker
*         Solutions-focused problem solving skills

Physical Demands
*         Travel within and occasionally outside of the SCRED member districts
*         Frequent computer use including long periods without movement
*         Frequent and repetitive loud noise during embosser use
*         Repetitive and prolonged use of fingers and wrists while brailing

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Thanks,
Cherie Turek
Office Manager
Office: (320) 358-1234
Cell Phone:  651-491-0657
cturek at scred.k12.mn.us<mailto:cturek at scred.k12.mn.us>
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