Braillist

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion Ohio

August 16 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

Title: Braillist

The position of a Braillist is now open. Please note the job description is attached. This is a 190 days at 7 hours per day total of 1330 hours per year position as per salary schedule.

How to Apply: Internal

If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified you must apply online at prior to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 23 2025. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Julie Kenney Assistant Superintendent Human Capital Management via email.

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Ability to competently do the job 5. Job skills and knowledge
2. Attendance 6. Work ethic
3. People skills 7. Can the person do the essential
4. Experience functions required of the job

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree or higher preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Braille transcription and production.
• Certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber (National Library Service or equivalent) preferred.
• Ability to operate Braille transcription software embossers and other assistive technology.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Ohio Educational Aide permit as defined in section 3319.088 ORC.

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available) past evaluations (if available) administration/supervisor input reference checks testing (if required for position) interview process and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race color religion national origin age sex marital status political affiliation disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

Braillist 1330 Hours (190 days @ 7 Hrs.) Effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2026

TITLE: Braillist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor of Student Services

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

CLASSIFICATION: Braillist

POSITION: Braillist

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 days at 7 hours per day - total of 1330 hours per year

Job Goal:

The Braillist provides accessible instructional materials by transcribing and producing Braille and tactile graphics for students who are blind or visually impaired. This role ensures students have equitable access to curriculum and instructional resources supporting academic achievement and independence.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Transcribe educational materials into Braille including textbooks worksheets assessments and other classroom resources.
• Prepare tactile graphics and visual aids as required.
• Operate and maintain Braille embossers translation software and related technology.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) classroom teachers technology department and educational assistants to provide accessible learning materials in a timely manner.
• Organize catalog and distribute Braille materials for student use.
• Assist in training staff and students in the use of Braille materials and devices.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services or the Superintendent/designee.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Braille transcription and formatting standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with educators students and families.
• Familiarity with accessible instructional materials and adaptive technology.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of students
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Exhibit professional behavior emotional stability and sound judgment
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff students and parents
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance attitude and conversation

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race color religion national origin age sex marital status political affiliation disabling or military status.

*This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools.