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San Diego County Office of Education

Braille Transcriber (PAF 3110)

San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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About The Employer

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. SDCOE supports about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including those we educate each year through Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts. Our mission is to inspire and lead innovation in education, and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

Job Summary

The SDCOE is recruiting a Braille Transcriber for the East County SELPA based in El Cajon, CA. The position works 185 days, 5 hours per day, and offers the classified support benefits package. Under general supervision, the Braille Transcriber transcribes a wide variety of instructional materials into Braille and large print; operates Braille equipment including a Braillewriter, Braille word processor, computer, and related software and electronic Braille printer; prepares tactile educational materials such as maps, charts, graphs, and pictures for students with visual impairments.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years paid or volunteer experience producing and formatting materials into Braille literary and Nemeth Code of Mathematics for students with visual impairments. Possession of the Library of Congress certificate may substitute for one year of the required experience. Candidates should have knowledge of Braille transcription techniques for EBAE, Unified English Braille (UEB), and Nemeth Braille codes, and the ability to prepare raised line drawings, diagrams, or charts for students with visual impairments.

To be considered for this position, applicants must individually attach the following items to their completed EDJOIN Application and submit by the application deadline:

Resume, detailing education and experience

Letter of Introduction

Copy of current, valid Library of Congress Certificate for Braille Transcription (if applicable)

Diversity Statement

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

Comments And Other Information

Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part-time

Job Function Administrative

Industries Education Administration Programs

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