[Job-Listings] Braille Transcriber Los Angeles

[David Andrews]

Position: Braille Transcriber

Minimum Salary:   $22.86 per hour

Maximum Salary:  $28.50 per hour



*Job is subject to close – please apply ASAP

*To be officially considered, all applicants must 
visit the LAUSD Talent Acquisition & Selection Branch website to apply



Why Los Angeles Unified School District?

Come be a part of an organization where your work 
and contribution as an employee will positively 
impact the youth of Los Angeles. LAUSD offers 
opportunity for career growth and professional 
development. Plus you will also work with 
experienced industry professionals to help expand 
the knowledge and skills learned in your craft.

Highlights of the role include:

·          Up 15 vacation days a year plus a generous sick time policy

·          Fully-paid medical/dental/vision 
premiums for employee and dependents

·          11 paid holidays – yes that is in addition to the 15 vacation days!

·          Pension plan through membership in the 
California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS)

·          Plus, many more!



Snapshot about the role

A Braille Transcriber operates a braillewriter 
and a computer using braille transcription 
software, electronic braille embossers, scanners, 
and other related equipment to transcribe complex 
educational materials including literature, math, 
science, and foreign language into braille 
including books, class agendas, worksheets, and tests



What you will be doing

·         Transcribes a wide variety of 
instructional materials into an appropriate media 
such as Unified English Braille or raised line drawings.

·         Operates a braillewriter and a computer 
using braille transcription software, electronic 
braille embossers, scanners, and other related 
equipment to transcribe complex educational 
materials into appropriate formats including 
literature, math, science, and foreign language 
into braille including books, class agendas, worksheets, and tests.

·         Coordinates with teachers and other 
certificated staff on materials that need to be transcribed.

·         Adheres to the techniques, standards 
and procedures set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA).

·         Interprets pictures, graphs, and charts 
in a highly descriptive manner when transcribing books into braille.

·         Proofreads and verifies accuracy, and 
edits transcribed materials and writings in 
specific Braille codes in a variety of mediums, including, paper and digital.



Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

In addition to the education above, you must have one of the following:

A Library of Congress certification as a Literary 
Braille Transcriber obtained on or after January 4, 2016,

OR

A Library of Congress certification as a Literary 
Braille Transcriber obtained prior to January 4, 
2016 and a Letter of Proficiency in Unified English Braille (UEB).

Experience:

Two years of paid or volunteer experience 
transcribing materials into literary Braille or 
Nemeth Code with at least one year of the 
aforementioned utilizing the rules of Unified English Braille (UEB).



Special:

A Library of Congress certification in Literary 
Braille Proofreading or Nemeth Code of Mathematics is preferable



Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

·         Has the ability to multitask and prioritize

·         Possesses a strong attention to detail

·         Is dependable and reliable - Is 
comfortable working in a team or independently

·         Is Proficient in software programs such 
as Duxbury, Braille 2000, and MS Office

·         Has prior experience using the internet 
for research and fact finding purposes. Effective 
in both oral communication and in writing; 
manage, train and evaluate staff; provide 
leadership; and make, support, and explain recommendations





How to Apply

Visit our site at 
<https://lausdjobs.org/>https://lausdjobs.org/ 
and click on the link “Apply Now”. Then proceed 
to click on “I AM A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE” to find the position

If you should have any questions about the 
application please email <mailto:helpmeapply at lausd.net>helpmeapply at lausd.net



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