Braille Transcriptionist

TITLE: BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTIONIST

JOB SUMMARY or JOB GOAL: To support the educational needs of students who are blind or visually impaired by providing accurate and timely transcription preparation and production of Braille and other accessible instructional materials.

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transcribes printed and electronic instructional materials into Braille using appropriate Braille codes rules and formatting standards.
• Prepares or assists in preparing specialized materials including mathematical and scientific content tables charts graphs diagrams maps and tactile graphics.
• Proofreads completed Braille materials for accuracy proper formatting completenessand readability.
• Operates Braille translation software embossers computers scanners printers and otherspecialized equipment necessary to prepare accessible instructional materials.
• Prepares instructional materials in other accessible formats including large print andelectronic formats as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments specialeducation teachers classroom teachers and other appropriate staff to determine materials needed for students.
• Coordinates and prioritizes requests for Braille and accessible materials to ensurematerials are available to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains organized electronic and physical files of Braille and other accessibleinstructional materials.
• Maintains Braille equipment supplies materials and other resources assigned to theposition and reports equipment or supply needs to the appropriate administrator.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and educational records in accordancewith district policy and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Completes reports records and other school-related paperwork as required at or beforethe time requested.
• Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of current Braille standards accessible-material practices assistivetechnology and equipment related to the position.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through appropriate training workshopsconferences coursework and other professional development opportunities.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materialsand facilities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training and/or certification in Braille are highly desirable
• Competence in Braille production and transcribing; knowledge of the discriminative attributes related to visually impaired persons; ability to design and develop tactile graphics; knowledge of Abacus use basic cane skills and knowledge of daily living skills related to visually impaired persons or the ability to obtain required proficiency through training.
• Ability to accurately transcribe format and proofread instructional materials in Braille or the ability to obtain proficiency through training..
• Ability to operate computers Braille translation software embossers and otherspecialized equipment used in the preparation of accessible instructional materials.
• Experience working in an educational setting or preparing accessible materials forindividuals who are blind or visually impaired preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be required to regularly stand; walk; and sit for extended periods
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• May experience constant interruptions inflexible deadlines and changes to normal routines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 178 Day Contract 7.5 hours per day
• Interpreter Pay ScaleYPS Pay Information

STATUS: Non-Exempt Support

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.