Braille Transcriber

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists teachers and students by transcribing educational materials to/from Braille, large print or tape recordings; prepares various instructional aids; orders and receivesBraille and other instructional materials for visually impaired students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Transcribe a variety of instructional materialsinto an appropriate media such as Braille, large type or raised line drawings; determine appropriate format; proofread and verify accuracy of transcribed materials.
• Prepare copies of tests, study materials, textbooks, charts, worksheets and other materials for visually impaired students; type instructional materials, lessons and worksheets in large type for partially sighted students.
• Overwrite student-made Braille materialsto written form for teachers.
• Operate a varietyof office and Braille equipment including a copier,book binder, paper cutter, Braille embosser, computer and assigned software.
• Locate, order, and receive Brailleand other instructional materials for visually impaired students.
• Communicate with vendors,press representatives and others to arrange for purchase, delivery and loan of learning materials as assigned.
• Receive, process and distribute a variety of books and instructional materials used in the program for the visually impaired.
• Maintain appropriate inventoryof books, supplies, and materials applicable to the program.
• Catalog and maintain libraryof visually impairedand Braille transcriptions, books, and others.                                                                                                                     
• Check instructional materials in and out of the library as needed.                               
• Communicate with parents,teachers, staff, administrators and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
• Bind Braille and large print books; preparebooks and materials for shipment to various school sites and other various locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Instructional processes and procedures pertaining to a programfor the visually impaired.
• Proper operation and use of Braille and large print transcription equipmentand machines.
• Braille codes.
• Literary Braille and some exposure to the Nemeth Code of Braille mathematics.         
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Inventory methods and  practices.                                                                                 
• Operation of a computer terminal and specialized software.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.                     
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Both oral and written communication skills.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Ability to

• Perform a variety of Braille translation and transcription functions and activities.
• Perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.
• Operate a Braillewriter, large print computer or other relatedoffice machinery and               instruments with speed and accuracy.
• Locate, order, and receive Brailleand other instructional materials for visually impaired students.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use proper English, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain routine records and files.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Establish and maintaincooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience

• No experience is required.                                                                                                                                                                                                               

  Licenses/Certificates                                                                         

• Library of Congress Certificate in Literary Braille is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR

• Work inside protected from weather more than 7 hrs/day
• Work on surfaces that are flat and stable more than 7 hrs/day
• Typical office environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Muscular Tension
• Finger Dexterity
• Near Visual Acuity
• Exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift,push, pull and carry or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

MENTAL ABILITIES

• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Speech Recognition
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression