APH Employment: Certified Braille Textbook Transcriber
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs Braille translation/transcription of variety of printed materials into Braille code using a Braillewriter and/or computer.
- Formats textbooks using "Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription" (1997).
- Proofreads and verifies accuracy of Braille-coded materials prior to quality assurance review.
- Prepares Braille materials (e.g., textbooks, magazines, NLS trade books, study materials, charts, tactile illustrations, research documents, menus, impressers, and other related media aids) using specialized computer software, equipment, tools, techniques and standards set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA).
- Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences related to ongoing certification as required.
- Communicates with outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues.
- Analyzes and interprets graphical material for Braille tactile graphics and incorporates proper Braille usage or tooling as required.
- Analyzes print materials to apply proper BANA codes.
Education, Training & Experience Requirements:
- Completion of the National Braille Association (NBA) Braille Formats Course required. Certification of NBA Formats Course required.
- Must be NLS Literary Braille Certified and be able to read Braille by sight or touch.
- Three (3) years of Literary Braille Code experience required.
- Must be able to apply Rules of Braille Format to simple and complex educational materials.
- Strong knowledge of the process of archiving materials on a network drive.
- Strong knowledge of English grammar, ability to follow detailed instructions, excellent organizational and analytical skills required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to type 40 words per minute required.
Compensation:
Rate: $14.75 per hour
To Apply:
Submit resume with cover letter to the Director of Human Resources, American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206, or call (502) 899-2238 to request an application.
APH is a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. An offer of employment is conditioned upon successfully passing a drug screening test and background check.
We encourage all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, place of birth, or disability, as defined by applicable law. EEO/AA Employer.
NOTE: Any resume, cover letter or message submitted electronically must be sent by the applicant. A resume or letter submitted electronically by a third party (e.g., an Internet employment assistance agency such as Flipdog.com, Monster.com, etc.) will not be considered.
Updated: January 1, 2011