What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer School Braille Transcriber - Special Education position at Pasadena Unified School District?
About the Employer
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our full time employees and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Under general supervision of certificated staff, transcribes a variety of educational materials into alternative formats; provides support to the District's program for students with visual impairments. About the vacancy Location: TBD Hours/Day: 6 hours/day Days/Week: 5 days/week
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Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in performing Braille transcription. Experience in performing Braille transcription in public or private schools is desirable. Education: Must possess a secondary (i.e., high school) school diploma, or its equivalent (GED). Advanced education such as an Associate (AA) degree is desirable. Special License or Language Skills: A valid Literary Braille Certificate from the Library of Congress is required.
The application attachments must include: 1) High school diploma or GED equivalent (or higher). Advanced education such as an Associate (AA) degree is desirable. 2) A valid Literary Braille Certificate from the Library of Congress. 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Three (3) Letters of Recommendations 6) Updated Resume Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed. DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. Translated transcripts are not acceptable. Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
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