Braillist

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION:SUPPORT STAFF

TITLE: BRAILLIST

CALENDAR: 1902FT OR 1802FT (9 MONTH)

SALARY: GRADE 113 (SUPPORT HOURLY)

Job Goal

Assist the teacher or program administrator by providing instructional and clerical support. Help maintain a positive classroom environment so students with visual impairments can learn effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in the area of regular education and/or special education with emphasis on work with visually handicapped students is desired.
• Knowledge of the needs of students at different ages cultural and educational levels
• Ability to perform general clerical work and to use equipment unique to the VH Program
• Library of Congress Braille transcriptionist certification required with Literary Braille and Nemeth Code Certification desired
• Knowledge of basic academic matters
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies regulations and rules

Core Job Functions:

• Prepare materials using a variety of special equipment to reinforce learning material or skills initially introduced by the vision teacher
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students; may develop lesson plans
• Interline Braille materials when needed by sighted persons are created as modified materials as needed for the VH program
• Translate read and write in Literary Braille may produce Braille Graphic materials
• Assist in the procurement of modified materials and equipment not available on the school site
• Operates and cares for equipment for instructional purposes
• Serve as a liaison between the VH program and regular programs by keeping both the VH teachers and regular teachers informed of the VH students activities
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills assemblies play periods lunch periods and field trips
• May make home visits if requested
• May administer tests grade papers and complete records under the supervision of the teacher
• Tutor students in reading and writing Braille handwriting techniques for VH recording methods operation of the talking calculator and abacus typing instruction science etc.
• Perform a variety of clerical tasks involving records files and reports
• May assist students with physical needs
• Perform related duties as requested
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed

Core Values:

• Excellenceinall we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equityandfairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationisan effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityissimply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyisthe essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers as it relates to position in a prompt efficient friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous cooperative working relationships with students staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping kneeling crouching standing walking and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel odors dust poor ventilation workspace restrictions and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 11/14/25