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Amergis Braille Transcriber - LA County CA Area in Los Angeles, California
Braille Transcriber - LA County - Full School YR - End June 2025 - 40 Hrs Per Week
Under the supervision of the program instructor(s) and/orthe program administrator, the Braille Transcriber Instructional Assistant will support theinstruction and all other activities by Brailling materials for tutoring blindand visually impaired students on an individual and/or group basis. The BrailleInstructional Assistant will enable students to develop competencies and skillsto function in a successful and positive manner.
Hours: up to 40hrs a week
Location: In LA County
Position: - Braille Transcriber
Time frame: 24-25 SY and potentially some hours over the summer.
Billable hours: up to 40 hours/week
Working with multiple students
Grade level of student(s): Age 14-18
Software/braille typewriter & the materials needed for the position: District has the equipment and materials.
Certification needed: Certificate from the Library of Congress in Literary Braille. Ideal to have additional certificates in Nemeth Mathematics Braille and Music Braille.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates effective communication though verbal andwritten instruction
Transcribes written material accurately into literaryBraille, tactile, and large print material
Tutors students in correct Braille usage, providesone-to-one and group instruction to students
Relays technical needs for the blind and visually impairedto program instructor(s) and/or program administrator needed for the student tosucceed
Assists in establishing and maintaining a learningenvironment essential to the Learning goals and curriculum outcomes designed bythe program instructor
Assists in evaluating and specifying the direction ofinstruction to Amergisize the student's learning potential
Accurately maintains and relays data on student progress asapplicable
Follows behavioral management strategies and techniquesidentified by the program instructor
Assists in organizing and preparing instructional materials
Attends various trainings necessary to understand currentevidenced-based guidelines and trending issues relating to the visuallyimpaired as required by state or contract
Communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber orProofreader is preferred
Minimum six months of experience performing basic Brailletranscription; OR satisfactory completion of a course in braille transcriptionfrom the National Federation of the Blind
Must be able use computer notation and other electronicequipment used by the blind and visually impaired
Must have knowledge and skill related to embossing tools,media, and understand the concepts to be presented when preparing tactilematerials
Must be flexible, cooperative, and be able to maintain HIPPA
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.