Jurisdiction: Cortland City Schools

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive (pending jurisdictional classification)

Adopted: July 29, 2003

BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for transcribing educational materials into braille for visually impaired students. An employee in this class brailles printed material and creates tactile adaptations of visual aides for use with academic subject matter. The work also involves responsibility for transcribing student generated work from braille into print for review by the classroom teacher. An employee in this class works under the general supervision of an administrator. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

· Transcribes classroom materials (texts, worksheets, tests, etc.) into braille on special paper, using technology to impress in the paper the various combinations of dots that characterize braille letters and numbers.

· Transcribes student generated work from braille into print for review by the classroom teacher.

· Creates tactile adaptations of visual aides for use with academic subject matter.

· Prepares manipulative materials consistent with lesson content to facilitate student participation and understanding.

· Assist student with mobility activities, especially those involving safety.

· Assist with all aspects of daily living skills acquisition.

· Assist in special area classes.

· May assist student with instructional assignments and reinforcement activities using learning materials.

· May aid teachers in implementing modifications as designated.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Good general intelligence

· Ability to establish good relationships with students and teachers

· Ability to use Braille reading and translation equipment or willingness to learn

· Familiarity with classroom routine

· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

· Good communication skills, both oral and written; above average clerical aptitude

· Ability to work with minimal direction

· Flexibility

· Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or its equivalent AND successful completion of a braille training program desired but not required.