Captionist

Monroe #1 BOCES; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe #1 BOCES is seeking a part-time 10-month Deaf Ed/Audiology/Vision captionist in Fairport, NY. The role focuses on providing real-time captioning for students and preparing high-quality notes for daily use.

Main duties include class-based transcription, post-class editing, and distribution of notes tailored to individual student needs, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality. Training and ongoing collaboration with staff are required.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Ability to process auditory information quickly and condense as necessary.
• High-level English skills, with emphasis on phonetic aptitude.
• Able to work independently, with a variety of children and adults.
• Able to make decisions quickly in impromptu situations.
• Able to adapt to a variety of subjects and teaching styles and to interpret lessons into clear, concise notes.
• Good working knowledge of computers (Windows OS, word processing, email).
• Able to work with computer technicians to troubleshoot PC issues.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.
• Desire to work with students who are deaf/hard of hearing or students with disabilities.
• Legible handwriting.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Responsibilities

• Provide students with real-time captioning and prepare complete, accurate notes daily.
• Type real-time translations of classroom dialogue and edit notes for content, spelling, and grammar.
• Save and edit notes after class, ensuring content matches student needs.
• Adapt notetaking format to each student’s needs and redistribute notes accordingly.
• Be present and punctual for all class periods throughout the academic year.
• Familiarize with the assigned client/student and related staff.
• Prepare for classes by reading course material and updating the C-Print dictionary.
• Manage computers and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate with teachers and staff as appropriate.
• Meet with teachers/parents/staff as needed.
• Respond to questions and provide information about deafness as needed.
• Maintain schedules and student records for Deaf Education office.
• Read and respond to emails daily.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings as agreed with supervisor.

Skills

Typing speed

Auditory processing

English proficiency

Independence

Quick decision-making

Note taking accuracy

Computer literacy

Troubleshoot PC issues

Classroom experience

Care for deaf/HH students

Legible handwriting

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Physical capability

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Email

File transfer

Job description

Deaf Ed/Audiology/Vision

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fairport NY 14450; Deaf Ed/Audiology/Vision

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

10-Month Position, Part-Time

STARTING DATE

As soon as possible

SALARY RANGE

$21.50 per hour

Duties

• Complete Captionist Training.
• Provide students with quality real-time access to information and prepare complete, accurate, edited notes for the student each day. Type "meaning for meaning" translation of what is said in the classroom by teachers and students.
• After class, save the real time translation. Edit the material for content, spelling, grammar, and organization and remove any extraneous content.
• Individualize notetaking format to match student needs and plan for dissemination of notes. Re-evaluate and make corrections, deletions and/or additions to notes, when necessary, before distribution.
• Be present and punctual daily for each of assigned student's class periods for the academic year, even when student is absent. (Arrive early and be prepared with computer, papers, pens, and required books for the day's classes.)
• Become familiar with the assigned client/student, and related support service personnel.
• Prepare for classes in advance by reading course material and adding content specific abbreviations into the C-Print dictionary.
• Manage computers and trouble shoot as necessary.
• Maintain diplomatic working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and other support service personnel. Use discretion in matters of confidentiality and reporting incidents or concerns to support staff, i.e., student abusing or ignoring services.
• Meet with involved teachers, parents, and support service personnel when appropriate.
• Respond to teachers' and other students' questions regarding deafness or refer to an appropriate source of further information.
• Keep up-to-date records on schedules and students for the Deaf/ASL Education office and substitutes.
• Read and respond to email communication daily.
• Attend training sessions, scheduled Notetaker/Captionist and Deaf Education staff meetings and perform related duties as agreed upon with Program Coordinator or direct supervisor.

Qualificatons

• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Ability to process auditory information quickly and condense as necessary.
• High-level English skills, with emphasis on phonetic aptitude.
• Able to work independently, with a variety of children and adults.
• Able to make decisions quickly in impromptu situations.
• Able to adapt to a variety of subjects and teaching styles and to interpret lessons into clear, concise notes.
• Good working knowledge of computers (windows operating system, word processing applications, email, up-loading and down-loading attachments).
• Able to work with computer technicians to trouble-shoot PC issues.
• Experience working in a classroom setting.
• Desire to work with students who are deaf/hard of hearing or students with disabilities.
• Legible handwriting.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).