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Teaching Jobs. Mount Kenya University Jobs. Looking for a teaching job in Kenya? Mount Kenya University is hiring a Debrailler/Braille Transcriber to transcribe learning materials into Braille and print formats and promote inclusive learning. The role is based in Thika and experience using Braille embossers & transcription software is required.

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to: Dean of Students

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist visually impaired students in accessing academic and non-academic materials.
• Convert printed materials into accessible formats including braille, audio, or digital formats as required.
• Support students with disabilities during lectures, tutorials, and examinations.
• Provide reading and transcription services for visually impaired users.
• Operate assistive technologies and devices used for learning support.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of accessible learning materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of academic documents and examination materials.
• Support disability inclusion services within Mount Kenya University.
• Assist in orientation and support programmes for students with visual impairments.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Must have:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Education with a specialization in Special Needs Education.
• At least 3 years’ relevant work experience in a recognized institution.
• Experience using Braille embossers and transcription software
• Understanding of accessible learning materials for visually impaired learners

OR

• Diploma in Education with a specialization in Special Needs Education.
• 5 years’ relevant experience in a recognized institution.
• Experience using Braille embossers and transcription software
• Understanding of accessible learning materials for visually impaired learners

• Assist visually impaired students in accessing academic and non-academic materials.
• Convert printed materials into accessible formats including braille, audio, or digital formats as required.
• Support students with disabilities during lectures, tutorials, and examinations.
• Provide reading and transcription services for visually impaired users.
• Operate assistive technologies and devices used for learning support.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of accessible learning materials.
• Maintain confidentiality of academic documents and examination materials.
• Support disability inclusion services within Mount Kenya University.
• Assist in orientation and support programmes for students with visual impairments.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Experience using Braille embossers and transcription software
• Understanding of accessible learning materials for visually impaired learners

• Bachelors’ Degree in Education with a specialization in Special Needs Education.
• Diploma in Education with a specialization in Special Needs Education.