Braillist (Term)

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Interested staff members are required tocomplete the following online application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This term position is effective January 5 2026 and ending on or about June 25 2026.

This position is responsible for providing Braille support to Regional Teachers of the Visually Impaired and School Braillists through the transcription of print materials into braille in compliance with Board policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities :

• To edit scanned material and convert into braille large print electronic and auditory formats according to copyright protocols.
• To set up appropriate braille formatting of material and proof-read brailled material on the computer before embossing it into braille and also proof-read braille output.
• To transcribe textbooks novels and classroom curriculum materials into braille (Unified Braille Nemeth Braille Code and Scientific Notation).
• To convert classroom teacher-generated materials/handouts/worksheets or novels into braille large print electronic and auditory formats.
• To convert graphics (diagrams charts etc.) into tactile graphics with braille according to Graphic Standards.
• To provide guidance and training for School Braillists.
• To communicate and co-ordinate digital information with Media Services and Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired to ensure materials are logged appropriately in the Vision Braille Library and in the e-docs library.
• To maintain an organized and updated database of digital information books/materials recently brailled and Special Equipment Amount (S.E.A) equipment.
• To assist with obtaining quotes from vendors for assistive technology.
• To maintain confidentiality of personal information that is transcribed into braille for parent or student use.
• To attend professional development/training sessions as required.
• To attend meetings as required.
• To work as an active member of the department team.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Line of Responsibility:

Responsible to the Regional Principal of Student Services or designate.

Education Experience and Qualifications:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with a three year post-secondary certificate in Unified Braille Transcription is required.
• Minimum two years related experience with at least one year using Nemeth Braille Code is required.
• Knowledge of the Computer Braille Code and other codes specific to languages as well as the corresponding braille formats for production of braille in that specific category; competency with Windows-based technology and scanning; experience with adaptive software such as Kurzweil 1000/3000 Duxbury Megadots Dancing Dots and knowledge and preparation of tactile graphics using specialized braille embossers and software are required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore in pursuit of the Boards values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Boards priorities goals and principles outlined in the District Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism anti-oppression and creating identity-affirming spaces in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty equity including but not limited to:

• First Nations Métis and Inuit peoples and all other Indigenous peoples;

• African Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

• South Asian East Asian Southeast Asian Middle East/West Asian Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race ancestry colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions.

At YRDSB we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore equity diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity individualization and inclusion we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process such as skills assessments written practicum presentation interview etc. If an accommodation is required requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management please inform your Disability Management Case Manager () to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical cognitive requirements) please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

As a condition of employment an d in accordance with the Education Act anyone seeking employment or wanting to volunteer must provide a satisfactory police record check. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) must be completed by the police services in the jurisdiction in which you reside this is based on your home address (only accepted by police services within Canada); must be satisfactory to the YRDSB and completed within six (6) months prior to the scheduled start date. It is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

We will accept satisfactory PVSCs that name any other school board and other employers (daycare centers OCT and employers that would require a police check for vulnerable persons) in Ontario and obtained within the last six (6) months.