Classified Braillist - Booth Building en Pasco School District 1

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700

Open Date: Thursday 09/18/2025        

Application Deadline/Close Date: Thursday 09/25/2025 at 4:00pm, or until filled.

POSITION:     Classified Braillist

LOCATION:     Booth Building

HOURS:          7.00 hours per day, Monday - Friday

                      180-day calendar

SALARY:         $38.70 - $40.32

                      Salary Schedules

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with students on Braille related activities under direction of VI Professional. 
• Provide Braille output with a variety of systems: braille translation software and/or braillewriter.
• Prepare/provide adapted materials in a timely fashion as needed by students, classroom teachers, and VI Professionals.
• Interline student brailled materials.
• Provide one-on-one instruction or group instruction.
• Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
• Work within designated bounds of confidentiality.
• Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
• Willingness to review materials provided by district personnel and/or willingness to attend college classes for the purpose of improving instructional skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, required.
• AA Degree, or 2 years at an instituteion of higher learning, required. 
• Must have successfully completed one of the following: 

• The Braille competency test developed by Washington State School for the Blind;

• The National certification in Unified English Braille exam administered by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBPCB);

• The Library of Congress certificate in literary braille transcribing.

• Bilingual and/or Biliterate in English/Spanis, preferred but not required.
• Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required. 

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected].