Job Description
- Applications will be received until January 16, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job :
The Hourly Educational Braillist creates educational materials for students who are blind or visually impaired so that they are able to receive an appropriate education alongside their sighted peers. This position will work at various school locations across the Denver metro area, 2 days per week.
What DPS Offers You :
A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.Hourly Range : $27.26 - $32.72 per hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.What You'll Do :
Create educational materials for students who are blind / visually impaired so that they are able to receive an appropriate education alongside their sighted peers.Transcribe print materials into Braille for students who are Blind / Visually Impaired.Transcribe math and science materials into Nemeth and science Braille codes.Create tactile / auditory versions of a variety of student educational materials which are presented visually.Transcribe all national, state and district exams into proper Braille codes, as necessary.Coordinate and work effectively with co-workers, site staff, and diverse student populations.Work with students who are Visually Impaired inside and outside of their assigned classrooms.Learn to use and understand student technology and assist in keeping data on student progress.What You'll Need :
High School Diploma or GED is requiredOne (1) or more years related work experience is preferredCDE Certification of Braille Competency and / or Library of Congress Braille Competency Certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within one year of starting position - Must be able to pass all required CDE Braille coursesAbility to use a variety of Braille translation software to transcribe print materials into Braille, including, but not limited to, Duxbury, Braille 2000, Scientific Notebook and Math TypeEffective time management and organizational skillsEffective communication skillsWorks collaboratively with othersStrong attention to detailAbility to create tactile learning materials and to use equipment necessary to create these learning materialsKnowledge of Nemeth Braille CodeKnowledge and use of various Braille EmbossersFamiliarity with science, music, and foreign language Braille codesKnowledge of EBAE and UEB Braille codes used with correct formatting for Literary BrailleLead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality educationLive and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with usHave the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the positionDenver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.
About Us
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Salary : $27 - $33
