Special Education Para Educator V Braillist 2025-26

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

The position of Special Education Para Educator V Braillistis done for the purpose of supporting directly and indirectly the learning needs of visually impaired students..

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY :

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

If the position works directly with students :

Provides Braille services and support in alignment with student needs.

Provides for the physical health and safety needs of students.

Provides social emotional behavioral and educational support for students with significant disabilities.

Provides direct academic functional vocational and specifically designed instruction.

Serves as advocate and support of students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment.

Supports students with significant emotional regulation challenges.

Encourages and fosters student independence in all settings.

May Assist students pre-school to adulthood with activities of daily living.

Responds to student medical needs within the scope of the position.

Maintains records as required for the position.

Maintains confidentiality as required for the position.

For some position assignments coaches students in job techniques and work ethics.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performs Braille translation and transcription services as required for the position.

Assists teachers with adapting and modifying materials required Braille to meet student needs.

Maintains records as required for the position.

Maintains confidentiality as required for the position.

Utilizes computers and technology as needed to adapt and modify materials to meet the needs of students and teachers.

Prepares instructional materials and other required documents in large type for partially sighted students.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports directly to and is supervised by the designated Special Education Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require) :

Required :

High school graduation or equivalent.

And have at least one of the following :

ETS Paraeducator Assessment or

Have an Associate of Arts degree (official transcripts) or

Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher

education (officialtranscripts) or

• Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);

Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Experience working with special education students or students with cognitive or behavioral challenges

Experience working with visually impaired students

Successful completion of the national Literary Braille Competency Test

Preferred :

Previous experience providing Braille services and support

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require) :

First AID / CPR certification required.

National Certification in Unified English Braille (NCUEB) preferred

Required to complete specified courses related to the General Paraeducator Certificate as identified by OSPI

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry) :

Demonstrates required expertise with Braille

Understands the basics of child development and the behavior of children

Knowledgeable of reading writing and arithmetic

Understands safety procedures for students and staff

Understands behavior modification programs including restraint techniques

Utilizes adaptive technology and equipment to meet student needs

Demonstrates non-violent crisis intervention techniques including de-escalation strategies

Utilizes basic therapy techniques and procedures

Knowledgeable of functional life skills / activities of daily living

Work with students in a warm and confident manner

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as member of a team

SKILLS (position requirements at entry) :

Possesses ability to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Able to keep accurate records and documentation of work performed.

Demonstrates ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior.

Maintains confidentiality and respect between students parents and teachers.

Maintains positive relationships with students staff parents and the public.

Able to perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated above.

Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work under pressure in a variety of settings.

Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.

Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.

Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Positions in this class typically require : stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The location of the position may change during the school year. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified. This position will require mandatory continuing professional education per state requirements.

AISP Paraprofessional pay schedule range5 $ 33.68 / hour to $$35.63 / hour (starting hourly rate $ 33.68 / hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Forty (40) hours per week for a 195-day annual assignment. Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE :

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination : Civil Rights / Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment : Title IX Coordinator : Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination : Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three : 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1