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Allied Instructional Services is hiring a full-time braille transcriptionist and department lead in our Broadway, Virginia office location. The position is on-site and not eligible for remote work.
AIS is an educational partner for school systems and government agencies that provides special education and related services for people with disabilities. The braille transcription department works with agencies and independent contractor braille transcriptionists to provide high quality braille materials for braille readers. In the office, the transcription department produces, organizes, binds, and mails physical braille materials to schools and agencies. The transcription department also creates 3D printed models and accessible digital files for educational work. AIS is willing to train the right candidate.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with ability to drive company vehicle
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Preference for proficiency with specialized software; braille translation software, braille embossers, Thermoform Brailon Duplicator, scanning, and OCR technology
• Preference for basic knowledge of computer braille code, foreign language code and the code for Chemical Notation
• Preference for knowledge of the design and production of tactile graphic representations of print materials
• Preference for NLS certified transcriber with at least one of the following: literary braille, mathematics braille, music braille, literary proofreading, mathematics proofreading
• Optional: CNIB certificate in UEB Technical (preferred)
• Optional: NBA certificate in textbook formatting (preferred)
• Ability to pass background check

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain records for braille department projects
• 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 BANA transcription guidelines such as United English Braille, 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

Ideal Candidates will have:

• 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 low vision students and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work collaboratively with others as needed to achieve shared goals
• Plan and organize assigned work to meet schedules and timelines
• some knowledge of 3D printing technology
• experience with copiers and printers
• aptitude to learn new technology
• desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• ability to problem-solve independently
• interest in learning or proficiency with the braille code

Allied Instructional Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.