Job Description
Position Type: Paraprofessional/Assistant / Sp Ed
Date Posted: 4/1/2025
Location: Department of Special Education - MDLC
Date Available: 2025-2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Title: Braille Transcriptionist Instructional Assistant
Job Type: Paraprofessional
Dept./School: Special Education Department at Marion Dolford Learning Center
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Department of Special Education Director
Pay Grade: C4 ($18.53 - $26.67)
Grade(s) / Level: EC -12th
Days/Dates: 187 (2025-2026 School Year)
Primary Purpose: Enhance the effectiveness of learning for students with visual impairments, especially those who are blind and who use Braille. Assist visually impaired students who are in special education or general education classes by collaborating with other service providers on adaptations needed in order for the students to be successful in the classroom.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: - High school diploma or GED
- 48 college hours or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate (School District will assist to obtain)
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Two (2) years' word-processing experience
- Braille Transcriber certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills: - Basic knowledge of vision loss and its implications for learning
- Knowledge of Braille Code (Nemeth and Literary)
- Braille transcription using specialized braille translation software and equipment
Experience: - Braille experience - manual and computerized
Major Responsibilities and Duties: This position provides Braille Transcription support to students who are Visually Impaired - Transcribe books and other classroom materials into Braille, which may include the design and production of tactile graphics
- Transcribe printed materials and oral instructions in properly formatted braille
- Transcribe completed assignments from Braille back to print for teachers to be able to grade
- Prepare accessible copies of tests, study materials, textbooks, charts, and others,
- Create instructional materials, lessons, and worksheets in braille and/or large print for students who are visually impaired as directed by a teacher of the visually impaired
- Establish systems for receiving and returning transcribed materials
- Locate, order, and receive Braille and other instructional materials for visually impaired students
- Provide real time transcription/description of graphic materials such as formatted math
- Assist teachers of the visually impaired in creating and problem solving adaptions
- Maintain a library of visually impaired and braille transcriptions and books
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of materials and equipment
- Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: - Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Maintain positive, professional communication and relationships with colleagues
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
- Occasional prolonged or irregular hours
- Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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