260 Day Administrative Assistant 5- Visually Impaired (2026-2027 School Year)

Job Title\: Administrative Assistant 5 - Visually Impaired Program

Position Function\: The job of Braillist is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for transcribing educational materials into alternative format (braille, large print, tape) for visually impaired students; responding to questions from students, parents, and/or staff regarding methodologies and available resources; and maintaining resource inventory for teachers and students.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance\:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee¿s supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Additional Duties\: Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Equipment\: This position may require the ability to use embosser and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel\: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands\:

• Work in standard office and school building environments
• Additional demands upon request of Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\:

• Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include\: Braille (Literary and Nemeth) Codes; Braille transcribing; Braille Translation Software; Braille Embosser; Textbook Formatting; Tactile Graphics; office methods and practices; and concepts of grammar and punctuation; assistive technology that specifically meets the needs of the visually impaired.
• Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include\: being attentive to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written, in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Advanced computer competency and the ability to effectively use Duxbury, Tiger Software, Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to comply with instructions, procedures, standards, and policies that are obtained within the organization using professional discretion
• Excellent time management skills, good judgment, problem solving, and analytical abilities in order to effectively meet deadlines
• Ability to write with remarkable clarity and consistency
• Ability to provide the highest level customer service
• Displays eagerness and the ability to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to plan and organize effectively to achieve greater results
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations\:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service