What are the responsibilities and job description for the Braillist position at Intermediate School District 917?
- Uses Braille translation program to scan, edit and translate printed classroom materials into Braille for students who are blind.
- Uses tactile graphics technology to create raised line drawings to accompany classroom materials.
- Maintains library and database of Braille, enlarged materials and equipment.
- Orders and records American Printing House, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic and Library of Congress materials.
- Collaborate with related service personnel, teachers, assistants, and other program/school staff in order to meet the needs of the student and maintain a positive work environment for all.
- Participate in training/in-service as assigned, in accordance to the contract.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
- Completed or going through braillist training (Library of Congress Grade 2 Literary Braille certification must be attained within two (2) years).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative, positive relationships and through the ability to follow program direction as provided by teachers and administration.
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.
- Ability and desire to work with assistive technology.
- Basic computer and email skills. Proficient in core educational subject areas.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds weight
- Frequently requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions.
- Occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting.
- Standard vision requirements,
- Locations are generally moderately noisy.
- Collaboration: Working together to achieve more collectively.
- Empathy: Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.
- Innovation: Ongoing improvement of programs and services.
- Stewardship: Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.
- Communication: Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.
- Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.
- Personalization: Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.
- Equity: Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.
- Diversity: Appreciating and valuing everyone’s unique selves.
- Increase student achievement and engagement
- Support and lead staff through continuous improvement
- Deepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practices
- Increase social-emotional learning and skills for students and staff
- Increase support for ALL through inclusive practices
JobID: 1805
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Educ Program, Classroom or Intervener Assistants
Support Staff/Special Educ Program, Classroom or Intervener Assistants
Date Posted:
4/7/2025
4/7/2025
Location:
Concord Education Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Concord Education Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Date Available:
08/04/2025
08/04/2025
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING
POSITION OPENING
Date Posted: April 7, 2025
Position Title: Braillist
Assignment Location: Officed out of Concord Education Center in Inver Grove Heights, serving students in all member districts
Hours per Day: 7.0
Schedule: 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, 200 days per school year
Anticipated Start Date: August 4, 2025
Starting at: 22.66 , based on experience
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the direct supervision of program assistant directors/principals, our braillist will support braille needs of students across our member districts in Dakota County and Bloomington, MN. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. A braillist is part of a team environment, where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the team and the success of the students. The paraprofessional role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
DISTRICT PROFILE:
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.
Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.
Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
District Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.
Application Procedure: Can be completed at https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/
District 917’s Website: http://www.isd917.org/
Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer
