Braille Transcription Specialist

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
Job Summary:

The Braille Transcriber will be responsible for transcribing and reproducing instructional materials in braille, large print, and audio formats under the general supervision of the teacher(s) of the visually impaired (TVI).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive and review requests from educational staff for instructional materials to be transcribed to and from braille, print, and audio formats.
  • Operate tools such as a braille writer, braille embosser, scanner, and computer with braille translation software.
  • Enter instructional content or material into the computer/appropriate software to be translated and embossed into braille.
  • Use formatting skills to convert scanned materials into the appropriate braille format.
  • Consult with educational staff members for clarification surrounding requests for transcribed materials.
  • Maintain detailed records of all requests received and transcribed for teachers of the visually impaired.
  • Adapt maps, charts, graphs, images, and all graphics into tactile representations.
  • Download books and other print materials into audio formats using talking books software.
  • Under the direction of a teacher of the visually impaired, provide direct classroom support regarding the accessibility of materials, as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Library of Congress Braille Transcriber Certification strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with and translating braille materials is required.
  • Experience with 3D printing is preferred.
  • Fluent in reading braille.
Working Conditions:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to establish and maintain Chicago residency and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.



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