Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC):

The Indiana Educational Resource Center at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired produces and maintains a statewide, centralized repository of accessible education materials (AEMs) for school-age students who are blind, visually impaired, have low vision, or have other documented print disabilities. Materials are provided at no cost to eligible students and are on loan to the ordering local education agencies. Formats include digital, Braille, large print, tangible aids, and equipment.

 

The IERC also houses and manages the Braille Transcription Project initiative which produces instructional materials for local school systems and education agencies.

 

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $39,000. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

 

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Role Overview:

The Braille Transcriber Specialist proofreads, edits, formats, and produces Braille instructional materials and tactile graphics as requested by local school systems. You will manage storage and retrieval of publisher and braille files, production and transcription databases and spreadsheets, correspondence, and information requests for the Braille Project. You will coordinate with the IERC braille production facility, oversee the operation of the production equipment, and assist the supervisor in the daily planning of transcriptions and production.

A Day in the Life:

Essential duties are:

• Create electronic files for Braille production using scanning technology, keyboarding, Braille translation software, and six-key entry.
• Transcribe Braille instructional materials according to national Braille format guidelines of the Braille Authority of North America (BANA).
• Use various methods, including manual collage method and computer graphics, to design and/or produce diagrams and other graphics in tactile form.
• Utilize NIMAS files and advanced functions of MS Word in transcribing braille instructional materials.
• Operate and maintain equipment associated with embossing, bursting, labeling, and binding Braille materials and tactile graphics.
• Assist in the assignment and formatting of materials.
• Respond to questions about Braille, formatting, and translations of instructional materials.
• Send, receive, and edit electronic files by email and file share platforms.
• Create and maintain transcription and production databases. 
• Maintain relationships with similar projects at the national, state, and local levels and with the American Printing House for the Blind and other publishers.
• Participate in continuing education and training in producing Braille materials.
• Inform the manager and co-workers about transcription and production requests and timelines.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. 

What You'll Need for Success:

Core requirements:

• At least two years of experience in Braille transcription and formatting.
• Knowledge of the Literary Braille code.
• Knowledge of Braille translation software and methods for adapting print materials into tactile form.
• Strong computer skills, including keyboarding (50 wpm), word processing, and Windows PCs.
• Experience in using advanced functions in Word, Excel, and Adobe Corel Draw or the ability to learn within six months.
• Advanced English skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
• Basic knowledge of human relations, communication, and record keeping.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of tight timelines and changing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Additional conditions for employment:

• Certification in Unified English Braille (UEB) Literary Braille within the first year of employment.
• Certification in Braille Formatting within the second year of employment.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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