Brailist

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

Department: Special Education

Position Title: Brailist

Position Start Date: January 26, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

FTE: 0.875 - 35 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 9 Month - Hourly

Pay Range:*$27.00 - $34.86 

Closing Date: January 21, 2026

Summary:

Braillists work to provide materials that accommodate the needs of visually impaired students. This includes using technology to create braille materials, manually brailing and otherwise accommodating materials (e.g. maps, diagrams, charts) for students Pre-K through age 21.

Responsibilities: 

• Use technology to create braille materials, manually braille and otherwise accommodate materials for students pre-K through age 21.
• Work collaboratively with Teachers of the Visually Impaired to gain information and direction about what materials and in what style materials need to be accommodated for individual students. This includes delivery materials to schools and staff on occasion.
• Attend occasional professional development, either through the District or specific to the field of visual impairment.
• Maintain the collection of materials and equipment that the Vision department utilizes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• High school diploma plus specialized advanced courses in business, technical or vocational school up to two years of college.
• Must have a valid Colorado Department of Education Certificate for Braille Competency.
• Must have the ability and knowledge to use a Hand Brailler.
• Must be able to use an assortment of graphic production equipment (tracing wheel, light box, hole punch, textured materials, etc.)
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English.
• Passing scores on Braille competency test.

Preferred: 

• Ability to use technology available to facilitate production of materials.
• Possess good time management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Creative problem solving skills. 

Salary Information: 

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.