Braille Transcriber, Vacancy DEADLINE DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job TitleJob SummaryBASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision of a certificated administrator, to instruct blind or visually handicapped pupils, individually or in groups; in accordance with prescribed learning objectives, to use Braille transcribing to adapt instructional materials; to act as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks; and perform other related duties as required.Requirements / QualificationsEd-Join Classified Application Must be at least 18 years of age EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of paid or volunteer experience working in a school setting with children, and one year of training or volunteer experience preparing material in Braille. Certification as a Braille Transcriber by the Library of Congress may be substituted for the Braille experience. Licenses and other Requirements: Valid Library of Congress Certificate of Efficiency as a Braille Transcriber must be obtained within one year of employment in the classification.Comments and Other InformationBENEFITS: A Benefit Entitlement for health, dental and vision coverage is available for positions that are at least 4 hours per day. The amount of the entitlement is based on the number of hours worked per day. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview. We do not refer to your resume when screening. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER