Job Abstract

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, develops printed materials for Braille transcription and proofreads all transcribed materials for compliance with Braille codes and references. Creates and produces tactile graphics per established guidelines.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Transcribes educational materials, applies the Braille technical formatting in accordance with the Braille Rules and Formats Reference Books.
• Scans, edits, and prepares printed materials for Braille transcription.
• Creates and produces tactile graphics in accordance with the Tactile Graphics Guidelines.
• Proofreads and corrects all transcribed materials before embossing.
• Embosses transcribed units. Binds Braille materials and distributes to students and/or teachers.
  

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES CONTINUED

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

HTML, Microsoft Office

Ability to proofread Braille material preferred.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

6 months to 1 year

Other Requirements

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory or direct people management responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Basic communication - very little communication required such as receiving basic instructions. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and co-workers in own department.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Follows through with customer inquiries, requests and complaints. Forwards difficult and non-routine inquiries or requests to appropriate level for resolution.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.