SELPA Braille Transcriber I

Braille Transcriber

Under the supervision of the Executive Director for the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) or designee, the Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions and large print required by elementary and secondary students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats. This position is a 12-month, 8 hour/day position that accumulates one paid vacation and sick day per month of employment. In addition, LESD pays 100% for employee-only health/welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc). Dependent coverage is at a cost to the employee. Please see our webpage for more detailed information regarding salary schedules, job descriptions, benefits, etc.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Education: Graduation from high school, GED or higher degree. One year of paid or volunteer experience producing and formatting into Braille Literary and Nemeth Code of Mathematics. Equivalency Provision: One year experience as a Paraeducator–Braille Transcriber will meet the above experience requirement.

Required Documents: (must be attached to your EDJOIN application – pdf format works best): Copy of high school diploma, GED or higher degree One year of paid or volunteer experience producing and formatting into Braille Literary and Nemeth Code of Mathematics. Equivalency Provision: One year experience as a Paraeducator–Braille Transcriber will meet the above experience requirement. Resume Current LESD Employees (excluding Substitutes): To apply please submit a reassignment request form via laserfiche, with all required documents by the closing date and time. Substitutes must apply on Edjoin.

• One year of paid or volunteer experience producing and formatting into Braille Literary and Nemeth Code of Mathematics. Equivalency Provision: One year experience as a Paraeducator–Braille Transcriber will meet the above experience requirement.
• Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma, GED or Transcripts showing graduation date)
• Resume (Current Resume)

Comments and Other Information

Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with all educational institutions, regardless of the length of service. This includes school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This information is required to comply with Senate Bill 848 (SB848). Board Policy 4030: The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive and safe work environment where employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.