Braille Transcriber & Accessible Materials Specialist

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

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