BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER (2292) at Glendale Unified School District
About the Employer
In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students’ social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive. Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success! Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), as a member of the Visual Impairment Program of Foothill SELPA, the Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions required by elementary and secondary level students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats.
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GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS DESCRIPTION
BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the Senior Director, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), as a member of the Visual Impairment Program of Foothill SELPA, the Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions required by elementary and secondary level students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions for students using a variety of technical equipment and skills and by adhering to techniques, standards, and procedures set forth by the Braille Authority of North America, National Braille Association, and the SELPA.
The Senior Director, SELPA directs, coordinates, and provides support services to three districts (Burbank USD, Glendale USD and La Canada USD) in the area of program curriculum, personnel development, and budget planning and review. Coordinates interagency and program agreements, evaluation, and legal assistance. Acts as a liaison between districts and the State Department of Education. Promotes community awareness and supports the Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
A SELPA Staff Assistant performs complex and responsible office work involved in planning, organizing, and participating in the operations of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) office.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Immediate supervision is provided by the Senior Director, SELPA.
No supervision is exercised over district or SELPA employees.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Operate standard office equipment including computers utilizing specialized software applications, keyboards, other braille devices, large print scanners, enlarging photocopier embossers, and other peripheral equipment and aids to transcribe a variety of elementary and secondary level instructional materials into braille for use by students with visual impairments.
Prepare transcriptions utilizing textbook formatting rules, literary Braille Code, and/or Nemeth Code.
Work closely with certificated staff to ensure that materials are prepared appropriately and accurately for students with visual impairments.
Design and produce tactile graphic representations of print material.
Mange low-incidence materials such as related educational equipment, including ordering supplies, logging, assigning to school sites, recovering, and receiving them.
Maintain and monitor recordkeeping systems and files to include inventory for braille or large print materials and K12 textbook orders in various formats and conduct research for additional sources of instruction materials for students with visual impairments.
Respond to phone and in-person inquiries.
Attend workshops, conferences and other meetings as required.
Perform other duties, as assigned.
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Elementary and secondary level subjects, and applicable and specific Braille Codes.
Standards, techniques, and procedures typically used for the production of materials for the visually impaired.
Standard office procedures.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Reading and writing English communication skills.
Ability to:
Operate standard and specialized office equipment including computers and related software applications.
Meet state specifications for the production of materials for the visually impaired.
Understand instructional and learning problems characteristic of students with visual impairments.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain cooperative relationships.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain records.
Read, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Possession of the Certificate in the Nemeth Code for Mathematics or successful completion of the National Braille Association’s Textbook Format Course with Final Exam.
Experience:
Two years of experience of acceptable level and quality transcribing Braille and preparing materials for students with visual impairments.
Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and maintain insurability.
Desirable:
Written and oral proficiency in an additional language.
OTHER:
Working Conditions:
Environment:
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Work environment is generally clean and the noise level is usually moderate.
Incumbent will be required to use a personal vehicle to visit various work sites, attend meetings, and training as needed.
Occasional overtime work may be required.
Physical Demands:
Perform work primarily in an office setting with constant interruptions.
Mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects (keyboard, telephone, and common office machines and equipment).
Vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the phone.
Work at a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Mobility to stand, stoop, reach, and bend.
Lifting, pushing and/or pulling office supplies, mail and packages that do not exceed 30 pounds.
07/12/2017 - Classification established by Personnel Commission
10/09/2023 - Revisions to Job Description and Examples of Duties
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: Glendale Unified School District Administration Center 91206, California Department: Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) CURRENT VACANCY: One part-time position (6 hrs/day, 12 mos/yr), in the SELPA office at the Administration Center. Position includes benefits for employee only. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), as a member of the Visual Impairment Program of Foothill SELPA, the Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions required by elementary and secondary level students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats. RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Application filing period may close at any time.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs. Minimum requirements: Education: Possession of the Certificate in the Nemeth Code for Mathematics or successful completion of the National Braille Association’s Textbook Format Course with Final Exam. Experience: -Two years of experience of acceptable level and quality transcribing Braille and preparing materials for students with visual impairments. -Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. -License or Certificate: -Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and maintain insurability. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in an additional language. No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
Requirements / Qualifications
Recruitment Type: OPEN COMPETITIVE Location: Glendale Unified School District Administration Center 91206, California Department: Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) CURRENT VACANCY: One part-time position (6 hrs/day, 12 mos/yr), in the SELPA office at the Administration Center. Position includes benefits for employee only. Under the direction of the Senior Director, Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), as a member of the Visual Impairment Program of Foothill SELPA, the Braille Transcriber prepares braille transcriptions required by elementary and secondary level students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats. RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Application filing period may close at any time.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs. Minimum requirements: Education: Possession of the Certificate in the Nemeth Code for Mathematics or successful completion of the National Braille Association’s Textbook Format Course with Final Exam. Experience: -Two years of experience of acceptable level and quality transcribing Braille and preparing materials for students with visual impairments. -Any other combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered. -License or Certificate: -Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the use of personal transportation. Also, ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates, and maintain insurability. Desirable: Written and oral proficiency in an additional language. No online application process through EDJOIN. To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1378.
Comments and Other Information
After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Comments and Other Information
After an offer of employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice, and a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid).
Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:
Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, titleix@gusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net
Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., (818) 241-3111, Ext. 1209, kking@gusd.net
Application Deadline
8/14/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/10/2024
Contact
Edwin Momartin
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
818-241-3111 Ext. 1256
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$24.65 - $35.44 Per Hour
$24.65 - $35.44 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Part Time