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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Braille Transcriber

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.79/hr - $33.90/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Berkeley Unified School District, which is dedicated to supporting visually impaired students. The Braille Transcriber will assist in reinforcing instruction for these students by performing various transcription functions, preparing instructional materials in Braille, and supporting teachers in implementing IEP goals.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist and interact with students using Braille and related materials including assistive technologies for the Blind; perform Braille translation and transcription of printed material and oral instructions; determine appropriate format and prepare a variety of instructional support materials using established National Federation of the Blind Braille Translation Guidelines; translate print using Braille translation software and hardware; format and edit Braille transcription; produce tactile graphics, and supervise embossing and binding tasks to complete final product; utilize a Braille code form to transcribe Braille material using a computer, hand stylus and Braille typewriter; foster independence of students who are visually impaired

Assist Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or other service providers in reinforcing instruction to the individual student or small groups of visually impaired students in a classroom or other learning environment; monitor and reinforce student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist Teacher of the Visually Impaired, classroom teacher and/or other service providers with the implementation of IEP goals

Confer with the instructional staff of the visually impaired, classroom teacher, and/or other service providers concerning adapting lesson plans and materials to meet student needs. Troubleshooting problems with technology, formatting issues when translating print to Braille, adapting math, science, music, board work, and other spatial materials to a tactile format, and strategies for intervention

Perform routine clerical duties in support of educational activities such as preparing, keyboarding, duplicating, enlarging and ordering materials designed for students who are visually impaired; assist in filing, organizing and maintaining inventory of materials related to visually impaired instructional activities; maintain routine records and student files as assigned; distribute and collect adapted student assignments, documents, and various forms as assigned

Prepare copies of tests, study materials, textbooks, charts and others for students who are visually impaired; operate specialized equipment to enlarge, copy and record instructional materials, computer enhance instructional materials to alternate media; provide print interlining of student Braille material

Assist students with meeting individual education goals and objectives; report progress regarding student performance and behavior

Help student access information from the board/overhead by copying onto paper or whiteboard, making a Braille copy, reading to the student, pairing with peers

Supervise correct use of specialized equipment and assistive technology, such as computer and iPad with voice-output, manual and electronic Braille writing and reading devices, abacus, magnification devices and software applications

Support visually impaired student, but promote independence by facilitating problem-solving, stepping back and allowing student to act with indirect prompting

Monitor and interact with students during outdoor, physical education and other recreational activities as directed, to insure safety and independence

Escort students during the regular duty day to and from designated locations; accompany students on field trips, recreational functions, social events and during outdoor activities as directed when necessary

Assist in maintaining the health and safety of students by following the health and safety practices and procedures

Assist in maintaining a learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; provide classroom support by setting up adaptive equipment in work areas and distributing and collecting adaptive paper, supplies and materials

Receive and distribute a variety of books and instructional materials from local or national sources utilized for students who are visually impaired ; ensure materials are received and returned as necessary; maintain appropriate inventory of books, supplies and materials applicable to the program; locate, order and received Braille and other instructional materials for students who are visually impaired

Work with Teachers of the Visually Impaired, librarians, and online publishers to obtain E- text or alternative media for students' use; catalog E-text, maintain a database of holdings, maintain and upload E-text into server for future use by eligible students

Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with state and federal mandates

Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, bookbinder, Braille embosser, computer and software, as appropriate; ensure visually impaired tools are accessible to students, including CCTV, slant boards, monocular, abacus, iPad, Braille technology, and other materials

Respond to student medical emergencies according to District protocol and prepare related paperwork as appropriate

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Braille translationAssistive technologyE-text productionBraille transcription softwareNemeth Braille CodeTactile graphics creationRecord maintenanceBasic Unified English BrailleBasic record-keepingClassroom proceduresOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Graduation from high school

Two year demonstrated experience in Braille translation, large print and other alternate media translation, and varied clerical experience

Completion of a minimum of ten modules leading towards Literary Braille Certification issued by the Library of Congress

Basic Unified English Braille code, Nemeth Braille Code of Mathematics, Braille textbook format code and foreign language Braille code

Methods of preparing tactile aids such as maps, graphs, and charts

Perkins Braillewriter, specialized Braille software, and Braille embosser

Filing methods and record maintenance systems

Braille transcription techniques

Ability to read and write basic literary Braille (Gr. 1)

Ability to use a Braille 'contraction chart' for Gr. 2 literary Braille

Ability to interline Braille student work, using Braille contraction chart as needed

Knowledge of Basic Elementary Arithmetic Level Braille (Nemeth Code)

Create simple tactile graphics (raised lines for drawings, charts, tables)

Basic knowledge of accessible technology for the visually impaired

Braille Translation Software Skills

Proper operation and use of Braille and large print transcription equipment and machines

Concerns and challenges of students who are visually impaired

Guidance principles and practices related to students who are visually impaired

Basic subjects taught in local schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading

Basic instructional methods and techniques

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and professionalism

Basic record-keeping

Ability to perform a variety of Braille translation and transcription functions and activities

Ability to assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment

Ability to reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs as directed by the teachers and/or other service providers

Ability to assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans

Ability to perform routine clerical duties including keyboarding, filing, and duplicating materials

Ability to understand and relate to students with special needs and respect individual differences

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward visually impaired students

Ability to read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to observe health and safety regulations

Preferred

Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency

Valid California Driver's license

Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language

Benefits

Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum.

All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.

This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions.

Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District.

All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).

The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows: 1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service. 4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service. 10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service. 15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year. Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year: Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days), Winter Board Holiday (3 Days), New Year's Holiday (2 Days), Martin Luther King's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Spring Board Holiday, Malcolm X's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth. School Year employees may receive sixteen (17) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.