Braille Transcriber (Itinerant VI) Special Education, PC#2184

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned Principal, the Braille Transcriber assists in the production of educational materials into alternative format (braille, large print, audio) and provides instructional support for visually impaired students. Performs duties which relate to the ongoing special educational needs of students with visual impairment under the guidance of a teacher of visually impaired (TVI).

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Education as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015: High school diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of higher education study (48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR met a rigorous standard of quality and able to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics
• Specialized training appropriate for the area of assignment (i.e., behavior training, sign language, braille, etc.)
• Experience working with individuals with special needs
• Computer experience Licenses and Certifications:
• Valid California driver’s license with evidence of insurability
• Passing Score on the MCOE Braille Competency Test
• Complete approved MCOE Crisis Intervention Program within six (6) months of employment and maintains valid certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Proof of HS Graduation (or GED) Resume Comments and Other Information All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major, and the Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be attached to your application before your application will be considered. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the interview or testing process must notify Human Resources three business days prior to an interview or testing date. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with ADA requirements. Available Stipends: $150 per month incentive for the skills of reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, as certified by MCOE