Interpreter - Vision

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Jeffco Public Schools' mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all students for a successful future. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction and frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. All students, including students with disabilities, deserve the support of highly skilled education professionals dedicated to honoring and addressing each student's unique learning differences.

• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/13/2026
• Vision Tutor
• Annual Position
• FLSA: Nonexempt
• FTE: .93750 ,
  Hours/Day: 7.500 ,
  Days/Year: 180
• Salary Plan, Grade, Step: CSE - Tutors - 8 hrs , D35, 1
• Pay Range: $25.31 - $33.25 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY:

Provide individual or small group instructional support to visually impaired student(s) in/out of the classroom by modifying classroom materials, ordering Braille educational materials, creating tactile models, and other supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attend classes with students and assist with access to information being presented via overhead projector/screen or white board. Rewrite problems in larger text, read aloud, help with notes, and give assistance in navigating classroom environment.
• Order large print/braille versions of textbooks, monitor which volumes are needed currently from the set that corresponds with the regular student version.
• Order, pick-up and deliver to students, existing sight-modified materials such as models or maps from SPED resource library.
• Use software and embosser to convert worksheets, assignments, and quizzes to Braille for students. Use software to convert Braille back to written English.
• Recreate charts, models, and other visual information presented to students as photos/images into a tactile version either by hand using foam cutouts and other art supplies or using machinery such at Thermoform.
• Coordinate with Visual Disability Teachers about student needs and academic success.
• May be required to visit multiple schools per day, depending on where low-vision/blind students attend school.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
High School diploma/GED required, related course work through a recognized business, vocational or community college preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

2+ years' experience working directly with students (preferably with low-vision/blind/special needs). Previous experience working with computer office software including Office Suite, PDF, scanners, etc.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT:
Position requires employee work with special needs children. Within 2 years' of hire the employee…