Braillist - #170136

Braillist

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$20.31

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a five-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

B22, 9.25 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW:

To enhance and facilitate the delivery of services to visually impaired students by transcribing into the appropriate Braille method and enlarging printed educational materials, producing audio formats and creating tactile graphics; to train assigned personnel in Braille transcription; to coordinate the delivery and receipt of materials to schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Library of Congress Literary Braille Transcription Certificate required; Nemeth code and Spanish desired
• Experience with Braille transcription and Braille graphics preferred
• Knowledge and experience with braillewriter and other Braille related equipment preferred
• Knowledge, training and experience with visually impaired students
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Google Suite, Word, Excel, etc.) and Braille software applications
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Transcribe educational materials into appropriate Braille method utilizing computer software or braillewriter; proofread to ensure proper use of punctuation, context and accuracy of content
• Operate large print copier to prepare enlarged educational materials (i.e. worksheets, assignments, district tests, etc)
• Interline Braille materials when needed by sighted persons, create modified tactile materials as needed for the VH program
• Assist in the procurement of modified materials and equipment not available on the school site
• Translate, read and write in Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille
• Produce Braille graphics and non-computer tactile materials
• Produce audio-taped materials
• Interline Braille materials for sighted individuals
• Prepare and translate math and science materials using Nemeth code
• Train Braillist Assistants in the various techniques and equipment utilized for Braille transcription
• Train assigned personnel in the proper usage of Braille methods and equipment
• Coordinate and schedule timelines and deadlines for materials to be transcribed in accordance with student needs
• Organize the timely receipt of student work and materials
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Coordinating with vendors for procurement of materials

MARGINAL DUTIES:

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION:

Area Director, Itinerant Services

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.