Computer Braillist
Company: The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Descriptions:SUMMARY: With close supervision, supports the
MIRC organizational needs by embossing, binding, and graphic
production of braille instructional materials.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:Essential Functions:
- Enters, by typing or scanning, textbooks, workbooks, and other
print materials, as formatted by certified braille
transcriber.
- With support, learns to emboss, bind, and label braille
volumes.
- Assists in the production of tactile graphics.
- Participates in continuing education and training in the
production of braille materials and tactile graphics.Marginal
Functions:
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Assists with proofreading braille materials as
necessary.CONDITIONS:Equipment Used: Windows based PCs, Duxbury
Braille Translation Software, keyboard, mouse, modem, printer,
scanner, photocopier, Stereocopier, braille embossers, thermoform,
tactile graphics kit, binding machine, paper cutter, scissors.
Performance Standard: Must ensure accurate, timely production of
braille materials and tactile graphics 100% of the time. Work
Environment: Standard office conditions with overhead fluorescent
lighting, 70?80 degree air temperature. Second floor location
requiring use of stairs when elevator is not functioning. Work
Schedule: 22.5 daytime hours, Monday-Friday. Flextime or additional
hours occasionally required. This position follows the standard
12-month school calendar, and is benefits eligible. Pay Rate:
$19.92-$24.21, commensurate with education and experience, in
keeping with Grade 4 of MSB's Non Exempt Administrative
Scale.Required Experience:QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, skills and
general abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets
(Microsoft Office and Google Suite).
- Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and
peripheral devices.
- Great attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn Unified English Braille (UEB) with the
ability to work towards UEB certification.
- MSB requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against the
COVID-19 virus by the date or hire, with exceptions for approved
medical or religious accommodations, in order to safeguard the
health of our students, employees and their families from COVID-19
to the greatest extent possible.Keyword: Braillist, Computer
Braillist, BrailleFrom: The Maryland School for the Blind
(MSB)
Keywords: The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), Baltimore , Computer Braillist, IT / Software / Systems , Baltimore, Maryland
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