[Nfbkpbc] Job Posting, Brailler

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BRAILLER CLERK

Code: 692011-1

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: 001J (EXCEPT CHILD INST PROGRAM)

Group: CLAA (JCAESP 1A)

Please forward current resume, letter of interest, 4 professional

references with e-mail, complete mailing address or fax numbers to

Sheree Thompson, Classified Human Resources Assistant, P.O. Box 34020,

Louisville, KY 40232-4020. Fax: 485-6454

To be considered eligible for this position, you must obtain passing

clerical skills test scores and a minimum typing speed of 35 wpm. To

schedule an appointment for clerical testing, please call 485-3256.

Salary Schedule: IA/Grade 4

220 days/8.0 hours

Deadline: May 18, 2010 at 4:30 pm

 

JOB TITLE DIVISION REPORTS TO

BRAILLER CLERK1 ADMINISTRATION DESIGNATED SPECIALIST SALARY SCHEDULE &

GRADE LENGTH OF WORK YEAR DATE IA, GRADE 4 220 DAYS JULY 12, 2004 SCOPE

OF RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares adapted materials for use by visually

impaired students. Operates Modified Perkins, Thiel or Romeo Brailler

interfaced with a microcomputer to produce brailled texts. Operates

equipment to enlarge and bind materials for visually impaired students.

Operates equipment, develops procedures to make tactile graphs, maps, or

raised line drawings. 

Prepares and processes Federal Quota orders and materials. Provides

support/training in computerized technology adaptations for visually

impaired students. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transcribes texts into braille using a microcomputer and a modified

Perkins Brailler, Romeo and/or Thiel Braillers. 2. Enlarges and binds

instructional materials for visually impaired (VI) students. 3. Assists

with federal quota orders, inventories, and materials for the VI

program. 4. Produces/obtains other instructional materials as needed by

VI students. 5. Performs other duties as assigned by the designated

Specialist. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is primarily sedentary. It

requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and

hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping, pushing

and pulling of arm controls and fine manipulations. The work at times

requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, with the

ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires

activities involving being around moving machinery. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. 2. Typing skills (35 w.p.m.)--both

accuracy and speed 3. Excellent proofreading skills 4. Ability to

determine own daily work plan by setting priorities 5. Previous training

and/or experience in office and clerical duties DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in reading braille 2. Experience in operating Modified

Perkins, Romeo and/or Thiel Braillers 3. Familiarity with software: PFS

File and Report; and adaptive software: Braille Edit, BETTE, BEX,

ProWords 06423-02-214 

 

 

Tonia Gatton

Rehab Instructor

KY Office for the blind

Charles W McDowell Center

8412 Westport Road

Louisville, KY 40242

800-346-2115

(502) 429-4460 ext 224

(502) 429-7113 fax

tonia.gatton at ky.gov

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