Educational Transcriber I

San Diego Unified School District

San Diego, CA

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SKILLS

Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Software, Contact Management, Driver's License, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Hearing Impairment, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Multilingual, Online Training, People Management, Peripheral Hardware, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Unified Communications, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

San Diego, CA

POSTED

8 days ago

Job Summary

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Educational Transcriber I. This is a unique hourly training opportunity designed to bridge the communication gap for hearing-impaired students. As an Educational Transcriber I, you will learn to provide real-time captioning and printed notes, ensuring every student has equitable access to their education. This role may serve as a direct pathway to permanent, benefited position(s) within the District. Please note that this position requires a specific, mandatory training period as outlined below. This opportunity is open to all.

The Educational Transcriber I is a training level, hourly position, and does not offer benefits. Selected individuals participate in the District's Caption Training Program.

CURRENT HOURLY-SUBSTITUTE POSITION INFORMATION:
Required Training Commitment - District Caption Training
To succeed in this role, candidates must be able to commit to the following initial training phase:
Duration: 8-10 weeks of intensive instruction.
Hours: 80 hours of online training plus 80 hours of hands-on shadowing.
Daily Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day.
Location: Training is conducted on-campus at the Low Incidence Department (4833 Doliva Drive, San Diego, CA).
Progression: Successful completion of this program is required to qualify for Educational Transcriber II positions, which offer full benefits and regular monthly schedules.
Hourly position and does not offer benefits.
This position is paid on the Paraeducator Salary Schedule. Grade 024.
Individuals that successfully complete the District Caption Training Program, which includes on-the-job captioning experience in a school setting, may qualify to apply for regular monthly, benefited job opportunities in the position series.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

SAN DIEGO CITY SCHOOLS
Position Description

TITLE: Educational Transcriber I REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Special Education CLASSIFICATION: Classified

FLSA: Non-Exempt SALARY GRADE: 024
PARA
REVISED: October 23, 2001

SUMMARY DEFINITION:
Under general supervision of certificated staff or an administrator, assist with communication between hearing-impaired pupils and others by providing educationally appropriate captioning and printed notes of classes and discussions in assigned classroom settings.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)
E = Essential Functions

Use captioning computer equipment and related software programs to record class lectures and discussions. E

Provide instantaneous transcription during the class. E

Condense and summarize content in a meaning-for-meaning style. E

Vary content of printed or electronic notes to reflect the needs of the individual pupil for whom they are intended. E

Prepare for classes by reviewing materials and adding relevant subject matter vocabulary to the captionist dictionary. E

Provide for general maintenance of captioning computer equipment and peripherals and ensure related office supplies are available. E

Maintain contact and work closely with trainer/mentor. E

Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educational Transcribers and the guidelines established by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. E

Perform other duties reasonably related to this job class.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training equivalent to: graduation from high school, and completion of a district-approved captioning training program while in program.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California driver's license; availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided); enthusiasm for and interest in the instructional program.

Educational Transcriber I - Continued Page 2

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Classroom subject areas.
Deafness and its effect on language acquisition and educational needs.
Reading and writing English communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:
Keyboard at a net corrected speed of 45 words per minute.
Capture an average of 60% of the relevant information conveyed in classes.
Operate specialized equipment including microcomputers and related peripherals, computer software, and print access technology.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor classroom setting; constant interruptions and fast paced discussions; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computers and other equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This job class differs from Instructional Assistant-Special Education/Signing in that typing and captioning skills are required. It differs from Educational Transcriber II in that level I is a training level and Educational Transcriber I does not distribute notes and/or provide real-time transcription access to students.

NOTE:
1. Many positions in this job class may be part-time and split shift, which are subject to an increase or decrease in hours according to district needs. Some positions may have itinerant assignments involving two or more locations requiring travel between sites during the regular workday.
2. An incumbent in the job class of Educational Transcriber I may be promoted to the next higher job class of Educational Transcriber II upon certification by the program manager and approval by the division head that the incumbent meets the minimum qualifications listed on the current class description of the higher job class and is regularly performing a majority of the higher level duties.
3. Some positions may be required to have conversational and written skills in a specific foreign language related to the needs of the assignment; ability to translate and adapt materials to and from English into an appropriate foreign language may also be required.

Revised 3.18.04-PeopleSoft
Job Code 6480
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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

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