Job Details

Salary: $25.95 - $32.93 Hourly

Location : Santa Maria - Orcutt

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 2023-00031

Division: Special Education

Opening Date: 07/03/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Specific Location: Santa Maria

General Description

Our ideal candidate

You are a culturally caring and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares about the people you work with and the students receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you strive to do a good job at all times.

You have satisfactorily fulfilled all requirements, and have been accepted as a Braille Transcriber, Certified by theLibrary of Congress in Literary Braille.

General description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, transcribe a variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as Braille, large print and tactile representation for use by visually impaired students.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Transcribe a variety of instructional materials into an appropriate media such as braille, large print and other special teaching aids for use by visually impaired students
• Determine appropriate format of instructional materials
• Proofread and verify accuracy of transcribed materials
• Organize and prepare transcribed materials in accordance with established National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Braille translation guidelines such as United English Braille, English Braille American Edition, The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics, and the Code of Braille Textbook Formats and Techniques translation guidelines
• Prepare braille copies of tests, worksheets, maps, textbooks, charts and other instructional aids and materials utilizing textbook formation rules, Braille codes, English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment including Perkins Braillewriter, braille embosser, book binding machine, and thermoform machine
• Order braille and large print books and materials from the state and other agencies and maintain files of purchases and borrowed materials
• Catalog and maintain records of braille transcription, books and other materials.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of books, supplies and materials
• Assist blind students with braille instruction or classroom academics
• Maintain registration of legally blind students with the California Department of Education
• Attend various workshops and conferences as assigned
• Perform all aspects of the position

Requirements

Education: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and instructional technology pertaining to the blind or visually impaired.

Experience: Two years experience in transcribing materials into Braille or equivalent Braille coursework.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in Braille transcription
• Operation of a computer and specialized software; braille translation software, braille embossers, Thermoform Brailon Duplicator, scanning and OCR technology
• Knowledge of web based computer braille files when translating files from print to braille and editing
• NFB Braille translation guidelines and related Library of Congress rules and practices
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Keyboard effectively
• Knowledge of the Nemeth Code for Mathematics
• Possess the basic knowledge of computer braille code, foreign language code and the code for Chemical Notation
• Knowledge of the design and production of tactile graphic representations of print materials

Abilities:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Demonstrate a good command of the written language and the ability to proofread and edit materials
• Demonstrate understanding, patience and a receptive attitude concerning the instructional and social needs of blind and partially sighted students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work collaboratively with others as needed to achieve shared goals
• Plan and organize assigned work to meet schedules and time lines

Licenses and certificates

• Possession of a Library of Congress Certificate demonstrating proficiency as a braille transcriber. Update of United English Braille (UEB) certification for transcribers.
• May require a valid California driver's license

Working conditions

Typical office and classroom environments.

Supplemental Information

Classified salary ranges have 25 steps (A-Y). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

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RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.
Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.
No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.
SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

At the Santa Barbara County Education Office, benefits-eligible employees have access to a variety of benefits and opportunities to enhance the quality of their lives. Some of these differ depending on employment as a part-time or full-time employee. Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to employees who regularly work at least 50% (20 hours) or more. Part-time employees who work between 20 and 35 hours per week receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please see below for information on benefits for substitutes.

The following is a list of examples of benefits that may be included.
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Paid Sick Leave for Substitutes
Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014
California law provides for paid sick leave for employees who work for the same employer for 30 or more days within a year from the beginning of employment are entitled to paid sick leave. Accrual begins on the first day of employment.

Insurance, Income Protection, and Tax-Savings Plans
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to employees who regularly work at least 50% (20 hours) or more.

• Medical/Vision (PPO)
• Dental (HMO/PPO)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability - We offer this plan for employees who want coverage for accidents or temporary medical conditions that may keep them out of work. SBCEO does not participate in State Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance plans
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Protection
  • Personal Accident
  • Personal Cancer
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Medical Reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan

Retirement Readiness

• CalSTRS
• CalSTRS Welcome Video
• CalPERS
• CalPERS YouTube Channel
• 403(b) and 457 retirement savings plans. Take advantage of tax-deferred savings in order to supplement your pension benefits in retirement. SBCEO does not participate in Social Security for regular employees.
• Retiree health benefits available

Work-Life Balance

The paid time off benefits listed below are pro-rated based on the employee's full-time equivalent (FTE) and calendar. Individual benefits will also be based on position, bargaining unit, length of service, and other applicable factors.

• Paid vacation for eligible positions
• Sick leave - 12 days per year, with unlimited accrual
• Holidays - 14 days per year, based on the Central Office Calendar. School site calendars vary.

Membership & Employee Discounts

• Coastal Housing Partnership
• Holman Group Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Unions
  • Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union
  • Santa Barbara Federal Credit Union
• Employee Discounts

Professional Development

• LinkedIn Learning
• Classified Employee Professional Growth Program
• Grant Programs

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This is a 10-months per year position with a schedule of M-F; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• I understand and under these conditions, I am interested in this position.

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