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Braille Transcriber

Job Description 

This position operates 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, and is proficient in one or more specialized brailling methods.

  • Transcribes a wide variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as Unified English Braille or raised line drawings.
  • Operates a braillewriter 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.
  • Collates and binds Braille books and materials.
  • Produces tactile pictures, graphs, maps, charts and other visuals using a computer, related peripherals and specialized software.
  • Serves as a technical resource to assist aides and teachers of the visually impaired seeking assistance in the use of Braille code and related tools and technologies
  • Remains current in computer technology as it relates to braille production, and interfaces with the student's Braille-related assistive technology
  • Maintains and organizes Braille files in a variety or mediums, including, paper and digital.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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. Must be willing to travel.

Salary

$34.19 - $41.74 Hourly

Contact

[email protected]
213-241-3455

Address

333 S. Beaudry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90017