Braillist​/Braille Transcriber

Northshore School District 417, Central Administration Center – Bothell, Washington

Job : 5787408
Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jun 19, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

Job Summary

The Braillist/Braille Transcriber is a specialized role responsible for providing essential support to students with visual impairments, including those with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This position involves transcribing educational materials into Braille and creating specialized adaptations, such as tactile graphics, adapted books, tactile learning materials, and visual aids to ensure full access to the curriculum. Working under the guidance of a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), the Braillist operates in an itinerant capacity across multiple school environments, supporting students’ academic and learning needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with implementing detailed plans for individual students or small groups as developed by the TVI.
• Prepares and adapts instructional materials into appropriate modes (Braille, tactile, or large print). This includes the creation of adapted books, tactile learning materials, and other specialized visual aids as required for student programming.
• Supports students in general education and special education setting by providing specially designed instruction, organizational assistance, scribing lessons, and proctoring tests.
• Transcribes educational materials using Braille software.
• Assists students with troubleshooting classroom technology and assistive devices.
• Records classroom data and provides regular feedback to the TVI and classroom teachers on student progress. Acts as a liaison between students, teachers, and building staff.
• Assists with student behavior management and social skills in cooperation with case managers; ensures student safety at all times and redirects behavior consistent with established plans.
• Participates in IEP team meetings and staff meetings as requested. Consults with members of the educational team to ensure cohesive service delivery.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to teacher of the visually impaired and the special education director.

Working Conditions

Works in a classroom environment; students in these classrooms may have severe and profound physical and/or behavior disabilities that may present significant work challenges for the para educator. Required to travel between schools. May be required to deal with students with severe behavioral disorders. The position involves frequent walking, sitting, grasping, handling and manual dexterity. The position requires the ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds to move student and department equipment.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Must meet the minimum para educator requirements as defined by the state.

Must be Unified English Braille (UEB) certified, WA State Braille Test certified, or National Literary Braille Competency Test certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Willingness to learn about special education student disabilities, terms and special needs equipment used;
Willingness to learn about classroom management techniques; ability to work cooperatively with teachers and enjoy interacting with children; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; ability to read, write, speak, and compute effectively; ability to work independently, ability to operate computers and learn specific software; ability to be accepting of students with disabilities; demonstrated initiative and problem‑solving skills; ability to maintain confidential information;

ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public; knowledge of visual impairments desired but not required.

Licenses

Washington State Driver License and…