About Us:
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.
About the Role:
LAUSD is currently recruiting for Instructional Aides (Braille). An Instructional Aide (Braille) reinforces instruction in subject matter, including braille, presented by a teacher, and prepares braille and large-print instructional materials for visually-impaired students by operating specialized equipment. The work requires basic knowledge of the braille system.
Job Duties:
- Installs specialized software and peripheral devices related to adaptive equipment and assists with implementing accessibility features on laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other similar devices.
- Operates a braillewriter electronic braille printer, and other related equipment to perform basic uncontracted transcriptions of class agendas, tests, worksheets, and other instructional materials into braille.
- Provides detailed oral descriptions of activities, events, images, graphs, charts or pictorial curriculum content.
- Reads printed words and braille to students; reinforces instruction in subject matter that has been presented by a teacher; reinforces student organization, communication, and daily living skills; and assists a teacher in supervising students.
- Reads and overwrites student-produced braille to provide immediate feedback to teacher during classroom and instructional activities.
- Assists a teacher in enforcing rules.
- Assists students in the use of assistive technology equipment and related software to access educational content and information in basic educational areas.
- Reinforces orientation and mobility skills, along with safe and appropriate use of mobility devices.
*The class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and /or abilities.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience assisting students with visual disabilities in a variety of Career Technical Education areas, including the use of computers and related software.
- Has the ability to interact effectively with the student, teacher, administrators, and potential employers of students.
- Has the ability to provide clear and precise oral instruction to students with visual disabilities.
- Be dependable and reliable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Paraprofessionals who provide instructional assistance are required to pass the District Proficiency Test and possess a high school diploma* or equivalent and one of the following:
Completion of 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university;
OR
Possession of an associate or higher degree, from a recognized college or university;
OR
Receipt of a passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistant Test.
Experience:
Six months of experience as a paraprofessional working with visually-impaired students; OR six month of experience working in a visually-impaired resource room, visually-impaired Low Incidence Learning Center (LILC), or classroom for the visually-impaired; OR six months of experience performing basic Braille transcription; OR satisfactory completion of a course in braille transcription from the National Federation of the Blind, Braille Institute, or Library of Congress. Library of Congress certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber or Proofreader is preferable.
Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the availability of private transportation, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
Benefits:
- Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
- Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
- Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
**To be officially considered, all candidates must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website www.lausdjobs.org*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.57 - $34.79 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person