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Chicago Public Schools

Braille Transcriber

Chicago, IL · On-site

Under the direction of a teacher of the visually impaired, provide direct classroom support ... The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS ...

TX-STAR Speech Language Services

VI Teacher

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$41K - $55K/yr

Adapt lessons, assignments, and instructional resources into accessible formats, including Braille ... Flexible placement options, including: * Full-time assignments * Part-time schedules * Placements ...

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How much do part time braille teacher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time braille teacher in the United States is $58,009.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Braille Teacher vs Part Time Special Education Teacher?

AspectPart Time Braille TeacherPart Time Special Education Teacher
CredentialsBraille certification, teaching credentialsTeaching certification, special education credentials
Work EnvironmentSchools, resource centers for visually impairedVarious educational settings, inclusive classrooms
Industry UsageSpecialized in visually impaired educationBroader special needs education

While both roles require teaching credentials, a Part Time Braille Teacher specializes in instructing students with visual impairments using braille, often in specialized settings. A Part Time Special Education Teacher works with a wider range of disabilities across general or inclusive classrooms. The key difference lies in the focus on braille and visual impairment versus broader special needs education.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Braille Teacher job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,009 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Braille Transcriber

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) works to support networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support. OSD provides the tools and resources to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a high-quality public education that prepares students for success. OSD supports networks, schools, and families with all issues related to special education, including instruction, interventions, and legal and compliance support.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Special Education Services Delivery, the Braille Transcriber will be responsible for duties in connection with transcribing and reproducing instructional materials in braille, large print, and audio formats and will perform additional duties as required. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The Braille Transcriber will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
  • Receive and review requests from educational staff for instructional materials to be transcribed to and from braille, print, and audio formats
  • Operate tools such as a braille writer, braille embosser, scanner, and computer with braille translation software
  • Enter instructional content or material into the computer/appropriate software to be translated and embossed into braille
  • Use formatting skills to convert scanned materials into the appropriate braille format
  • Consult with educational staff members for clarification surrounding requests for transcribed materials
  • Maintain detailed records of all requests received and transcribed for teachers of the visually impaired
  • Adapt maps, charts, graphs, images, and all graphics into tactile representations
  • Download books and other print materials into audio formats using talking books software
  • Under the direction of a teacher of the visually impaired, provide direct classroom support regarding the accessibility of materials, as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Braille Transcriber must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
  • Library of Congress Braille Transcriber Certification or actively working to obtain this certification is required

Experience Required:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working with and translating braille materials is required
  • Experience with 3D printing is preferred

Other Requirements:
  • Fluent in reading braille

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of and/or familiarity with the following:
    • The principles and techniques of transcribing materials to and from braille
    • Equipment used to transcribe print to braille
    • Resources such as Bookshare, Learning Ally, and the Library of Congress Talking Books Program as well as the Illinois Instructional Materials Center (IIMC)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups
  • Strong time management and organizational skills; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, and meeting deadlines
  • Proficient in the use of technology and computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace); Must have the ability to type at least 45 words per minute

Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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