Local Contract School Services - Visual Impairments Teacher
Renton, WA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Braillist – 1:1 Student Support

Location: Washington State
Schedule: 8:30 AM – 3:10 PM
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week
Setting: In-person/on-site only
Support: 1:1 student support
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Braillist to provide 1:1 support to a visually impaired student in a school setting. The Braillist will work under the direction of a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and provide Braille instruction, accessible learning materials, visual accommodations, and other instructional support.

Virtual candidates will not be considered.
 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to visually impaired students.
• Support instruction planned by the certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
• Provide Braille instruction and assistance.
• Create and adapt Braille instructional materials.
• Provide appropriate visual accommodations.
• Assist students with assignments and classroom activities.
• Collect and record student progress data.
• Provide tutoring and small-group instruction as needed.
• Implement established behavior management systems.
• Assist with testing and correcting assignments.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance when required.
• Perform clerical and other instructional support duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the TVI, special education team, and school staff.

Requirements

• Prior school support experience.
• Ability to work in person/on site.
• Fingerprinting/background check completed through OSPI.
• Two completed supervisory references required upfront.
• Current Washington State Braille Certificate, or ability to obtain one.
• Demonstrated Braille competency through one of the following:
  • National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) through the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB)
  • Library of Congress Certification in Braille Transcription
  • Washington State School for the Blind Braille Competency Test.