Braille Transcriptionist

Braille Transcriptionist

Yukon Public Schools Yukon High School - Yukon, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job : 5935546
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTIONIST

JOB SUMMARY or JOB GOAL: To support the educational needs of students who are blind or visually impaired by providing accurate and timely transcription, preparation, and production of Braille and other accessible instructional materials.

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Transcribes printed and electronic instructional materials into Braille using appropriate Braille codes, rules, and formatting standards.
• Prepares or assists in preparing specialized materials including mathematical and scientific content, tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, and tactile graphics.
• Proofreads completed Braille materials for accuracy, proper formatting, completeness, and readability.
• Operates Braille translation software, embossers, computers, scanners, printers, and other specialized equipment necessary to prepare accessible instructional materials.
• Prepares instructional materials in other accessible formats, including large print and electronic formats, as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, special education teachers, classroom teachers, and other appropriate staff to determine materials needed for students.
• Coordinates and prioritizes requests for Braille and accessible materials to ensure materials are available to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains organized electronic and physical files of Braille and other accessible instructional materials.
• Maintains Braille equipment, supplies, materials, and other resources assigned to the position and reports equipment or supply needs to the appropriate administrator.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and educational records in accordance with district policy and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Completes reports, records, and other school-related paperwork as required, at or before the time requested.
• Accepts responsibility and arrives punctually for activities and duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of current Braille standards, accessible-material practices, assistive technology, and equipment related to the position.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through appropriate training, workshops, conferences, coursework, and other professional development opportunities.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training and/or certification in Braille are highly desirable
• Competence in Braille production and transcribing; knowledge of the discriminative attributes related to visually impaired persons; ability to design and develop tactile graphics; knowledge of Abacus use, basic cane skills and knowledge of daily living skills related to visually impaired persons or the ability to obtain required proficiency through training.
• Ability to accurately transcribe, format, and proofread instructional materials in Braille or the ability to obtain proficiency through training..
• Ability to operate computers, Braille translation software, embossers, and other specialized equipment used in the preparation of accessible instructional materials.
• Experience working in an educational setting or preparing accessible materials for individuals who are blind or visually impaired preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be required to regularly stand; walk; and sit for extended periods
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10…