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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Passing along the following job opportunity from Maryland.<o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='color:black'>THE MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='color:black'>3501 TAYLOR AVENUE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='color:black'>BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21236-4499</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='color:black'>POSITION DESCRIPTION</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Work Function Code</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: <u> 089 </u> <b>Compensation Schedule</b>: <u> MSB Non Exempt Administrative Scale </u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Position</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: <u> Braille Specialist </u> <b>Employee</b>: <u> </u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Department</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: <u> Statewide & School Services ____</u> <b>Signature</b>: <u> </u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Supervisor</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: <u> Specialized Media Coord/MIRC Manager</u> <b>Director</b>: <u>Diane Colburn </u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Approval Date</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: <u>October 2022 </u> <b>Signature</b>: <u> </u></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>SUMMARY:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'> With close supervision, produces Braille instructional materials and tactile graphics. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>ACCOUNTABILITIES:</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Essential Functions:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Formats for braille production, textbooks, workbooks and other print materials. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Proofreads the work of others. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Designs and/or produces diagrams and other graphics in tactile form. </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Enters, embosses and binds braille textbooks, workbooks and instructional materials.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Provides professional development, mentoring, and consultation for questions regarding braille, braille formatting, tactile graphic production and braille translation software.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Maintains MIRC (Maryland Instructional Resource Center) braille production records.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Coordinates the assignment of materials and schedules for proofreaders and copyholders.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Participates in continuing education and training in the production of braille materials and tactile graphics.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Marginal Functions:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Performs additional related duties as assigned.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>CONDITIONS:</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Equipment Used</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: DOS and Windows based PCs, Microsoft Word, braille translation software, keyboard, mouse, modem, printer, scanner, photocopier, braille embossers, tactile image enhancers, tactile graphics kit, Thermoform, fax machine, brailler, slate and stylus, paper cutter, binding machine. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Performance Standard</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: Must ensure accurate, timely production of Braille materials and tactile graphics 100% of the time.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Work Environment</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: Standard office conditions with overhead fluorescent lighting, 70-80 degree air temperature. Second floor location requiring use of stairs when elevator is not functioning.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Work Schedule</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>: 37.5 daytime hours, Monday-Friday with daily half-hour unpaid lunch; flextime or additional hours occasionally required; 12-month position. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Knowledge, skills and general abilities:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Library of Congress certification in literary braille transcription, textbook formatting, and UEB proficient.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Willing to enroll and pursue the NLS Nemeth Code certification within 2 years.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Comprehensive knowledge of formatting for braille instructional materials, importing, updating, and emailing of various types of braille files. Proficient in Duxbury braille translation software, downloading and converting of NIMAS files.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>General knowledge of Nemeth braille code, typing/transcription (50wpm), principles and methodology for adapting printed materials and creating tactile graphics, troubleshooting techniques for braille translation software and accessible digital media.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>General knowledge of customer service concepts and human relations skills.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>HS Diploma or GED equivalency required.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Must be at least 18 years of age.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F -</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>