2025-2026 Special Education Instructional Para-Braille & Tactual Materials @ Special Education Department

Alief Independent School District

Posted on : 16-06-2025

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Posted on : 16-06-2025

Job Description

2025-2026 Special Education Instructional Para-Braille & Tactual Materials @ Special Education Department

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login and apply.)

Purpose:

To assist teachers of students with Visual Impairments provide students with instructional/support materials in Braille Tactile Graphics and other adapted materials.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
Knowledge of Windows and/or computer operating system
Excellent keyboarding skills
Ability to learn and demonstrate understanding of braille
Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to learn and demonstrate an understanding of Braille in accordance with National Library Service standards
Ability to manage student behavior
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
Excellent keyboarding skills; able to type at a minimum of 50 wpm
Prior experience and skills in using Microsoft Word scanners and Braille production software/equipment

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

Create Braille classroom materials for the current and upcoming years using the appropriate Braille and tactile graphics formats including but not limited to: textbooks for all subjects; teacher-made materials; pictorial layouts; math and science notations; workbooks for all subjects; tactile maps; music notation; and foreign languages.
Maintain inventory for the Visual Impaired (VI) department and transcribe digital documents; Braille and tactile graphic documents and Library of Braille (tactual) materials.
Manage time so as to complete transcriptions as they are needed.
Maintain accurate records and saved digital documents/files of all transcriptions.
Create adapted materials utilizing a variety of techniques including recorded texts tactile graphics and Braille. Locate and obtain Braille books for students and coordinate delivery of Braille (or other tactual) materials to the appropriate schools.
Order and maintain the supply of office products material; repair and order equipment.
Attend workshops/seminars for continuous upgrading of services and equipment. Participate in professional development opportunities to advance braille skills beyond basic levels. This includes participation in the Braille program offered by National Library Service through the National Federation of the Blind or on-line Braille courses offered by Hadley School for the Blind.
Carry out Braille basic formatting for literary foreign language music and Nemeth codes according to the guidance provided by TVI to accommodate Braille reading ability of students.
Comply with district state and federal laws/policies re: confidentiality of student information.
Assure security of assessments to be transcribed received in advance of test administration.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide or in-state travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications interview and recommend for hire.

Calendar Days:187

Pay Grade:ISP3

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $25627 Mid. $29945 Max. $34262(Based on previous experience)

Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

(Internal employees must use the internal link to login and apply.)

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2025-2026 Special Education Instructional Para-Braille & Tactual Materials @ Special Education Department

Alief Independent School District

Job Description

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Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

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