Special Needs Transcriber-PT

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and welfare benefits

Long-term savings programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Special Needs Transcriber to convert educational materials into electronic formats, Braille, and large print for students with print disabilities.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with MS Office and knowledge of Braille translation programs are required. Excellent health benefits and long-term investment plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience desired.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hardware programs for Braille tools.
• Experience with electronic formats for print disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Convert educational materials into electronic formats, Braille, and large print.
• Maintain confidentiality on document content.
• Communicate with students about their needs for alternate media.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office programs

Braille code knowledge

Scientific Notebook experience

Tactile Graphic Creations knowledge

Graphic design mediums knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Braille embossers

PDF converter

Abby Fine Reader

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSCRIBER-PT

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

Harold Washington College is seeking a part-time Special Needs Transcriber. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

Primary Objective

Responsible for converting textbooks, handouts, tests, quizzes, and supplemental materials into electronic formats, Braille and large print materials for students with print disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Inputs data for conversion through various programs such as Scientific Notebook, PDF converter, Abby Fine Reader, Adobe Acrobat Professional to convert into Braille, electronic text and large print.
2. Scans documents, textbooks, handouts, and class notes into a PDF document to be converted to electronic text, Braille, or largeprint.
3. Edits all documents in preparation for distribution or Braille conversion.
4. Maintains statistics and distribution logs on documents and textbooks converted to alternate mediums.
5. Maintains confidentiality regarding all content of material produced.
6. Interfaces with the students to discuss distribution needs for alternate media formats.
7. Establishes production schedule based on the students’ syllabus for each course.
8. Maintains a database of documents transcribed.
9. May serve as an exam aid during testing for a student with a print disability.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma with 1-2 years of related experience desired.
2. Knowledge of MS Office programs is required.
3. Scientific Notebook, Duxbury Braille Translation, Braille 2000, Abbey Fine Reader, Abby PDF transformer, View Plus Braille Translator experience highly desired.
4. Demonstrated proficiency is required in the following hardware programs: Braille embossers, Pictures in a Flash, Binding Machines and Tactile Graphic Creations and ASCIL.
5. Knowledge of the Braille code, Nemeth code for Braille Math.
6. Knowledge of graphic design mediums is essential to convert pictures and graphics into tactile drawings and Braille graphics.

This job description is developed to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and responsibilities, nor the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) &457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.