City and County of San Francisco

Braillist (#1436)

$29.13-$35.40 Hourly / $5,048.00-$6,136.00 Monthly / $60,580.00-$73,632.00 Yearly

Definition

Under general supervision, operates a braille typewriter in connection with the preparation of a wide variety of media for use in the instruction and education of blind pupils; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for preparing complex educational material and records.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Operates braille typewriter in typing stories., material for social studies, arithmetic problems, spelling lessons, poems and songs.

2. Types weekly reader of current events.

3. Types tests and other materials in connection with the education of blind pupils.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Requires good knowledge of : the braille alphabet; modern office processes and procedures and the proper use of business English and spelling.

Requires ability to: deal effectively and courteously with other employees. Requires considerable skill in the operation of a braille typewriter.

Experience and Training

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least two years of typing experience, including experience in the operation of braille typing equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
CLASS: 1436; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;