[NFBMD] Job Opportunity: MSB Braille Proofreader Opening

[Maryland President]

MSB is hiring for a Braille Proofreader


 

The job is in person at the Maryland School for the Blind.

• Level of Education: High School/GED
• Job Type: Part-Time/Regular

Job Description:
SUMMARY:  With supervision, work with print copyholders, braille transcribers, and Director of Statewide Outreach Services to accomplish the task of quality control through proofreading.

Essential Functions:
1. While reading aloud with a sighted copyholder, proofreads braille materials and records all errors, submitting those reports to transcribers on how to improve clarity, flow, organization, and errors. Cites rules and guidelines set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA), state guidelines, and agency policies. 
2. Writes complete, concise, and accurate proofreader reports.
3. Regular communication via phone, email, and web conferencing applications with all MIRC staff.
4. Participates in continuing education and professional development in all areas applicable to this position.   

Equipment Used:  Windows-based PCs, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, braillewriter, braille notetaker, braille translation software, keyboard, mouse, modem, printer, scanner, photocopier, braille embossers, tactile image enhancers, tactile graphics kit, Thermoform machine, telephone, fax machine, brailler, slate and stylus, paper cutter, binding machine.

Work Schedule:  22.5 daytime hours, Tuesday-Friday. Flextime or additional hours are occasionally required. This position follows the standard 12-month school calendar.

Pay Rate: $19.92-$24.21, commensurate with education and experience, in keeping with Grade 4 of MSB's Non Exempt Administrative Scale.

Check out the position and apply here: https://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512693.viewjobdetail <https://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=512693.viewjobdetail&CID=512693&JID=853688> &CID=512693&JID=853688



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