Braillist, State or Nationally Certified - Part Time

JobID: 13612

Position Type:
Special Education Classified/Braillist Certified

Date Posted:
4/13/2026

Location:
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts

Closing Date:
04/24/2026

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career-long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Under the direction of a teacher for the visually impaired, responsible for working with visually impaired students on computer applications, preparing Braille materials on-site, interpreting information and adapting concepts to clarify student understanding, ensuring the safety of students, maintaining inventory and resource files, communicating with agencies servicing visually impaired students, and participating in professional development opportunities. This position generally works in the classroom and moves between assigned schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Produce Braille (Grade II) and textbook formatting by using BrailleTranslation Computer Program, including translating print material to Braille and editing, correcting, and formatting Braille.
Create maps and graphics in Braille.
Communicate with local, state, and national agencies servicing students with visual impairments in order to keep current with accessing information and materials for the visually impaired.
Prepare tactile graphs in Braille.
Enlarge materials.
Create tactile materials in other mediums.
Maintain a resource file for Braille materials.
Produce local, state, and national tests in Braille.
Participate in professional development programs to advance skills in Braille.
Arrange for repair of Braille equipment.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses required to complete the Colorado State Braille Competency and/or the Library of Congress Braille certification.
One year and up to and including two years of experience with Braille, including the ability to read, understand, and produce Braille manually.

This position is 21 hours per week.

Work Calendar is 180 days beginning August 11, 2026

Starting Salary:

Braillist State Competency - Grade 6 $22.98 per hour

Braillist National Competency - Grade 7 $24.75 per hour

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits

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