SOESD - Braillist I for the 2026-27 School Year

Southern Oregon ESD is seeking a dedicated and skilled Braillist/Compensatory Assistant position that combines production of specialized educational materials (e.g., Braille and Large Print) along with direct support to students with visual impairments who attend school in their local communities. The Braillist/Compensatory Assistant works with the Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired. This unique position combines office-based production with hands-on instructional support in classrooms. The Braillist/Compensatory Assistant can progress along a career ladder moving from Level 1 Assistant up to Level 3 Assistant as professional skills are acquired.About SOESDSouthern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:Education: http://vimeo.com/5495231Cultural Opportunities: http://vimeo.com/5702777Recreational Opportunities: https://vimeo.com/5734731Health Care: https://vimeo.com/5510082Braillist IPOSITION GOAL: Assist the licensed teacher of the Visually Impaired with students who are eligible for regional services, in order to compensate for the students' loss of vision.Essential Functions Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of vision loss across developmental stages, adaptive teaching strategies, and an overview of needed compensatory skills for the student. Assist the licensed teacher of the visually impaired in carrying out instructional competencies unique to vision loss. Implement Orientation and Mobility activities as prescribed by the O&M specialist. Enlarge materials for low-vision students. Type at a speed of 40 wpm with 95% accuracy. Record materials for students. Produce basic contracted braille. Complete, to the satisfaction of the braille instructor, lessons 1-19 of the Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribers. Demonstrate beginning computer skills: word processing, attaching files, e-mailing, accessing the internet, and faxing. Other duties as assigned.Items tested for competencyMinimum Prerequisites High school graduate or GED equivalent. Willingness to learn special competencies. Willingness to learn Braille codes. Personable team member. Possess an Oregon driver's license and car access.LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 Days (academic year)PAY: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, the pay is $19.96-$23.90 an hour.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Department Chair (if requested), and appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs CoordinatorSOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE And Over)Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.9 paid holidaysA generous sick, vacation, and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees. Health InsuranceOEBB MODAIncludes medical, dental, vision & prescription insuranceMonthly premium deducted pre-tax OptionsHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts medical, day-care expensesOptional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b)Mercy Flights Membership Physical RequirementsThe following physical requirements are essential functions of this position: Stand/Walk:1-4 Hrs./day Sit: 1-4 Hrs./Day Drive: 1-4 hrs./Day Bending: Occasionally Squat: Occasionally Climb Stairs: Occasionally Single Grasping: Frequently Pushing: Limited Pulling: Limited Fine Manipulation: Frequently Repetitive Foot Control: Not at All Lifting (less than 25 lbs.): Frequently Lifting (25-50 lbs.): Occasionally Lifting (50-75 lbs.): Limited Lifting (75-100 lbs.): Not At AllNote: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.