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Braillist Technician

State of Minnesota • Faribault, MN • 6h ago

Working Title: Braillist Technician

Job Class: Braillist Technician

Agency: Mn State Academies

Job ID : 98077

Location : Faribault

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Part-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 10/29/2026

Closing Date : 11/06/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Teachers

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $24.02 - $33.86 / hourly

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

Work Area : MSAB Education

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This position is open for bid and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. This job is FIRST open to current employees of this agency who are eligible to bid for this job, and the vacancy will be filled with an eligible bidder first. Other qualified applicants will be considered after the list of qualified bidders has been exhausted.

THIS IS A 10-MONTH PER YEAR POSITION - SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. This position is 35 hrs/weekly and is full time benefit eligible.

Production/transcription work (English to Braille, large print and tactile materials).

Transcribes educational materials into Braille and large print through the use of computers and conversion software for blind and visually impaired under the supervision of a Braillist.

Produces tactile materials for students and staff.

Transcribes work materials for staff with visual impairments, assists in coordinating work of staff in the media center, and coordinates with classroom teachers and students about materials that will need to be transcribed and produced.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of special library services for the blind sufficient to access services

Knowledge of the Code of Braille Textbook Formats -- Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth

Skill in using a variety of word processing programs sufficient to convert material from one program to another

Skill in using hardware and software translation programs sufficient to produce products efficiently

Ability to translate, read, and write in Braille.

Ability to operate computerized Braille and large print production equipment to meet production standards

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Braille transcription and tactile material production.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry between equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds and boxes of braille books up to 50 pounds

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check within the past 12 months

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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