Braille Transcriber

Greene County Educational Service Center; Yellow Springs (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Educational Service Center in Yellow Springs, Ohio seeks a Braille Transcriber to convert classroom materials into Braille and tactile graphics, supporting blind and visually impaired students. Requires certification in literary Braille transcribing, proficiency with translation software and embossing equipment, and daily travel to multiple school locations.

This full-time position reports to the Director/Designee and offers a collaborative environment with teachers, staff, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate from the National Federation of the Blind in literary Braille transcribing preferred.
• Braille proficiency demonstrated.
• Must travel to multiple school locations daily.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe Braille documents from teachers for students.
• Assist in materials production for Braille/large print when needed.
• Produce Braille and tactile graphics for classroom materials.
• Use Braille translation software to convert printed materials to Braille.
• Use tactile graphics technology to create raised line drawings for lessons.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in materials distribution.
• Collaborate with staff, teachers, parents, and guardians.

Skills

Braille transcription

Braille software

Embossing equipment

Travel to schools

Collaboration with teachers

Education

High school diploma

NFN certificate in literary Braille transcribing

Tools

Braille translation software

PIAF Machine

Electronic scanners

Computerized embossers

Job description

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Braille Transcriber

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Job Details

Job ID: 5923909
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 3:22 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Braille Transcriber
Reports to: Director/Designee
Employment Status:7.5 hours per day
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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
• Demonstrate Braille proficiency
• 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

For more information, please contract Sue Campbell at [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Posting School District
• 200 South Keowee Street
• Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]