Basic Function:
The Braille Specialist II prepares Braille transcriptions, large print and tactile, materials required by elementary and secondary level students with visual impairments who need to access educational materials in alternative formats.

The following opportunity is currently available:

Visually Impaired Department located at 3799 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
35 hours per week, 11-month calendar year
Positions 20 hours per week or more qualify for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

The Braille Specialist II will be paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade: 38. The OTBS Salary Schedule can be found by clicking here.

This opportunity is open to all who are interested.
To view the detailed job description for Braille Specialist II, click here.

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

E = Essential Functions

Operate computers utilizing specialized software and other Braille devices to transcribe a variety of elementary and secondary level instructional materials into Braille for use by students with visual impairments. E
May prepare a variety of large print materials using specialized equipment. E
Design, develop and produce tactile graphic illustrations of print materials adhering to the current edition of Guidelines for Tactile Graphics. E
Adhere to techniques, standards and procedures set forth by the International Council on English Braille, Braille Authority of North America, National Braille Association, and the district. E
Work closely with certificated staff to ensure that materials are prepared appropriately and accurately for students with visual impairments. E
Attend workshops, conferences, and other meetings as required. E
Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education resulting in possession of Library of Congress Certification in Literary Braille and one year of experience of acceptable level and quality transcribing Braille and preparing materials for students with visual impairments. Knowledge of Nemeth Code for Braille Mathematics is desirable, though not required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).

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 office equipment including computers and related software applications, keyboards,
Braille devices, large print scanners, enlarging photocopiers, embossers, and other peripheral equipment and aids.
Meet state specifications for the production of materials for students with visual impairments.
Understand instructional and learning problems characteristic of visually impaired students.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain records.
Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following documents:

Online employment application
- Please complete the online application to include all current and previous work history and education.
- Substitute Experience:
  - Please note that general or occasional Substitute Experience is not included when determining if a candidate has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
  - Individuals working in related, specific, LONG-TERM substitute assignments of substantial hours per week must specify each separate long-term assignment in their work history in order for this experience to POSSIBLY count towards meeting the minimum qualifications.
  - This information must include an approximate start date, end date (where applicable), specific site, job title, hours per week, and job duties performed for each long-term assignment.
Answer all supplemental questions
- The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
Additional documents
- A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
- Additional documents, if any, may/should be attached to the online employment application.
Attach proof of education
- Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached
  - Photocopy of Degree or
  - Photocopy of OFFICIAL transcript
  - Photocopy of Licenses and/or Certifications
Foreign Equivalency Certification:
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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