Educational Transcriber I
About The Position
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. San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Keyboard at a net corrected speed of 45 words per minute.
- Demonstrate transcription skills while attending and progressing through San Diego Unified (provided) transcription training program.
- Completion of a district-approved transcription training program is required as part of this position.
- Related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.
- Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed.
- List every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
- In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
- Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
- Attach Verification of Education. Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript, Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Complete district approved transcription training program, including 80 hours online training program and 80 hours shadowing trained transcribers in classrooms at various school sites.
- Provide real-time captioning and printed notes for hearing-impaired students.
- Learn and demonstrate growth in the use of specialized technology.
- Operate specialized equipment including computers and related peripherals, specialized software, and print access technology.
Benefits
- Hourly position and does not offer benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
