Contracted Braille Aide - Track​/Practice

Contracted Braille Aide - Track / Practice 4:00 to 5:30 As Needed

• Position Type:
  Contracted Services
• Date Posted: 3/26/2024

Contracted Braille Aide

Principal

Non-exempt

Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.

"Braille specialist" means personnel employed to provide braille assistance to blind and visually impaired students in their educational program in schools. Works closely with the teacher of the visually impaired to prepare materials in appropriate accessible format based on student’s individual needs for viewing (braille, enlarged print, auditory).

Additional duties may be assigned.

• Physically monitor and/or assist students in moving from location to location as needed by the student and under the direction or with instruction of the teacher of the visually impaired, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and/or orientation and mobility instructor.
• Monitor and/or assist in student activities during classroom instruction to enhance student attention and completion of task(s) assigned by the teacher including braille reading and writing and use of specialized equipment for viewing.
• Monitor and/or assist student during independent work to enhance student attention and completion of task(s) and to reinforce target skills including braille reading and writing and use of specialized equipment for viewing.
• Prepare materials in braille, tactile media, large print and/or auditory media as needed by the student under the direction of the teacher of the visually impaired and other appropriate professional staff.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

• Complies with KCS Policies.
• Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.

• Works cooperatively with school personnel and students to provide coordinated interpreting services to students.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the teacher/professional to whom assigned.
• To assist students and perform other related duties as indicated by teachers and administrators.
• Receives close supervision and verbal instruction.
• To provide an appropriate role model for students.
• To maintain positive work habits, to perform duties efficiently and productively and to maintain and upgrade skills.
• To fulfill duties as described in IEP.
• To act as liaison between educators.
• To assist teachers and bus drivers in monitoring student's activities
• To perform basic clerical assistance.
• Attends meeting/training as requested by supervisor.
• Will be trained in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation and Non Violent Crises Prevention Intervention.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously improves processes.

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required.

Successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and basic competency in braille reading and writing and knowledge of blindness and visual impairments via written and performance test prior to employment in the Braille Specialist position. Familiarity with the Unified English Braille Code and rules of braille transcribing and with the Nemeth Code of Braille mathematics and Scientific Notation and knowledge of blindness and visual impairments and their effect on the individual’s development and classroom performance required.

Successful candidate must complete an in-service training program determined by the state board to be the equivalent of three hours of college credit (e.g. Introduction to Exceptional Children).

Completion of fifteen (15) hours of state board approved college credit in a…