Braille Transcriber

Dayton Area School Consortium; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Area School Consortium is seeking a Braille Transcriber to convert classroom materials into Braille and tactile graphics for blind and visually impaired students. The role requires certification in literary Braille transcribing, proficiency with translation software and embossing equipment, and daily travel to various school locations.

Responsibilities include producing Braille/large print materials, proofreading, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure accessibility

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• NFIB certificate in literary Braille transcribing must be obtained.
• Ability to travel to multiple school locations daily.
• Proficiency with Braille translation software and embossing equipment.
• Willingness to learn Braille production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for brailing notes and gathering materials for distribution to students.
• Assist in materials prep/production for Braille/large print as needed.
• Produce a variety of academic materials for blind and low-vision students.
• Transcribe Braille documents into standard written materials as required.
• Use Braille translation programs to scan, edit and translate classroom materials.
• Create raised line drawings using tactile graphics technology; ensure accuracy and timely proofreading.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Ability to travel daily

Proactive learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

NFIB certificate in literary Braille transcribing

Tools

Braille translation software

Embossing equipment

Tactile graphics technology

Manual braille embossers

Electronic scanners

Job description

• Position Type: Student Services/ Visually Impaired
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Location: Greene County Educational Service Center

General Description:

A Braille Transcriber is a professional responsible for providing educational access to blind and visually impaired students by converting standard classroom materials into Braille and tactile graphics. Requires specialized certification in literary Braille transcribing, proficiency with translation software and embossing equipment, and collaboration with teachers, staff, and parents. The position demands high attention to detail, adherence to federal and state guidelines, and the ability to travel daily to different school locations to manage material distribution.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a classroom aide/paraprofessional preferred
• Certificate from the National Federation of the Blind in literary Braille transcribing
• Ability to learn Braille production with specified technologies.
• Must be able to travel to various locations on a daily basis.

Essential Functions:

• Be responsible for brailing notes and gathering other classroom materials for distribution to students in a timely manner.
• Assist in materials preparation/production for Braille/large print when requested.
• Produce a variety of academic materials for blind and low vision students
• Transcribe Braille documents produced by people with vision impairments/blind into standard written materials.
• Use Braille translation program to scan, edit and translate printed classroom materials into Braille for students who are blind/visually impaired
• Use Tactile graphics technology to create raised line drawings to accompany classroom materials.
• Proofreading and completing materials for accuracy
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance
• Braille/technology skills beyond basic levels. Learn skills to create needed tactile graphics. Remain current in computer technologies. Attend yearly professional development opportunities.
• Familiarity with the use of necessary equipment, such as manual braillers, PIAF Machine (tactile image maker), translation software, computerized embossers, Electronic scanners, etc.
• Work collaboratively with all building staff, classroom teacher(s), parents/guardians, and community-support providers.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local policies/guidelines as established.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow written/verbal instructions for the Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Hold a valid Ohio driver's license and provide your own transportation to travel to Schools to pick up and distribute materials.
• Be punctual for meetings, appointments, work and deadlines.
• Promptly submit billing, mileage, leave requests, etc. by deadline stipulated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: Depending on experience/education

Postings current as of 9/13/2026 9:58:49 AM CST.