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Company: Los Angeles Unified School District

Open Job Opportunity: Braille Transcriber

SALARY DETAILS

$30.97 - $37.82/hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

July 23, 2024 – open until filled

 

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

 

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

This position is full time (8 hours per day) and E Basis (11 months).

 

LAUSD’s Division of Special Education is currently seeking well-qualified candidates to fill Braille Transcriber positions!


The Special Education Division’s mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and support to the school community in order to maximize learning for all students within an inclusive environment so that each student will contribute to and benefit from our diverse society. For more information about the Visual Impairment Program in LAUSD's Division of Special Education, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/Page/15740

 

About the Role:

Braille Transcriber(s) operate a braillewriter and a computer using braille transcription software, electronic braille embossers, scanners, and other related equipment to transcribe complex educational materials including literature, math, science, and foreign language into braille including books, class agendas, worksheets, and tests.

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to physical worksites.

Job Duties:

  • Transcribes a wide variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as Unified English Braille or raised line drawings.
  • Operates a braille writer and a computer using braille transcription software, electronic braille embossers, scanners, and other related equipment to transcribe complex educational materials into appropriate formats including literature, math, science, and foreign language into braille including books, class agendas, worksheets, and tests.
  • Coordinates with teachers and other certificated staff on materials that need to be transcribed.
  • Adheres to the techniques, standards and procedures set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA).
  • Interprets pictures, graphs, and charts in a highly descriptive manner when transcribing books into braille.
  • Proofreads and verifies accuracy, and edits transcribed materials and writings in specific Braille codes in a variety of mediums, including, paper and digital.

*The class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and /or abilities.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Proficiency in software programs such as Duxbury, Braille 2000, and MS Office
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize
  • A strong attention to detail
  • Dependability and reliability
  • The ability and experience to be comfortable working in a team or independently
  • Prior experience using the internet for research and fact finding

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency and one of the following:

A Library of Congress certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber obtained on or after January 4, 2016,

OR

A Library of Congress certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber obtained prior to January 4, 2016 and a Letter of Proficiency in Unified English Braille (UEB).

Experience: Two (2) years of paid or volunteer experience transcribing materials into literary Braille or Nemeth Code with at least one (1) year of the aforementioned utilizing the rules of Unified English Braille (UEB).

Special: A Library of Congress certification in Literary Braille Proofreading or Nemeth Code of Mathematics is preferable.

Benefits:

  • Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
  • Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
  • Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

Application Process:

  • All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered**visit www.lausdjobs.org for more information and to apply!
  • DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
  • Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.