Braillist

Description Job Overview
The Braillist supports instruction by performing tasks such as Braille translation, transcribing, and formatting to facilitate accessibility for students with visually impairments.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Office Duties

• Maintain accurate records of all transcriptions
• Maintain log of materials ordered and maintained
• Initiate repair process of Vision Services' equipment
• Maintain inventory for VI department, including library of braille (tactile) materials and equipment
• Maintain properly labeled file on all materials, which should be retained for future use
• Maintain a resource file for locating alternative sources of braille materials

Compliance

• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend workshops/seminars for continuous upgrading of services and equipment
• Remain current with use of technology as it relates to braille production, tactile graphics, and document formatting to support students using screen readers and other low vision devices

Teacher Support

• Carry out braille formatting for literary, foreign language, and Nemeth code rules, except when modifications are requested by Teacher of students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to accommodate braille reading ability of individual students
• Provide braille embossed materials as determined by the TVI
• Assist with delivery of braille (or other tactile) materials to the appropriate schools
• Coordinate with TVI to prepare transcribed materials during the summer
• Help with activities for the ongoing maintenance of the program for students with visual impairments
• Creates tactile graphics of maps, charts, pictures, routes, and other tactile displays using various tools, materials, and machines
• Collaborates with TVI and/or other professionals to gain knowledge and skill of instructional technology / tools used by students with visual impairment, including low vision devices, abacus, screen readers, etc. to best adapt educational materials to specific needs of the students
• Manage time so as to complete transcriptions as they are needed by the TVI

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Associate's degree or minimum of 60 college hours
• Enrollment in Literary Braille Transcription Course Upon Hire
• Completion of Literary Braille Transcription Course within 18 months of start date
• Minimum of 2 years Experience working within special education, specifically with students that have visual impairments, and/or experience with Braille translation, preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Proficiency in the use of software packages related to office operations

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Primary Location: TEXAS-SUGAR LAND

Work Locations: TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER 540 DULLES AVENUE SUGAR LAND 77478

Job: Staff

Organization: DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar: 210AUG

School Year:2025-2026

Salary Grade: 404

Unposting Date: Sep 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM