AddressService Delivery - Statewide Services
School Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory
Braille Transcriber
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Level 2, $70,432 - $75,516 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS881515
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
As a Braille Transcriber, you will undertake the preparation of textbooks, test papers and examination papers for all subject areas using the Unified English Braille Code, including tactile representations of maps and diagrams, according to the workflow deadlines. You may be required to created tactile resources and books for the early childhood cohort.
This is an opportunity for people with braille transcribing skills to contribute to the education of young children and students with vision impairment. Applicants with the experience to produce braille using a Perkins Brailler and braille production software are highly desirable. We are seeking applicants with good computer, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.
School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN): Sensory provides educational support for children who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or who have a vision impairment. The services to support the children and their families are available following the child's diagnosis, which means that the support is available from birth to school year 12/13. Schools are supported by SSEN: Sensory to provide fully accessible learning environments, curriculum, and school communities.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Strong skills and ability to produce braille using a manual Brailler.
- Good skills and experience in using braille production software applications and machines.
- Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, word processing and e-mail communications.
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a team environment and develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to use initiative, work independently, prioritise workflow and complete tasks in agreed timelines to meet conflicting timelines.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory can be found by visiting ssens.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Shirley Henderson, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9402 6407 or emailing Shirley.Henderson@education.wa.edu.au
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