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Major Responsibilities
Provides personal care for students.
Prepares instructional material for lessons in a variety of alternate formats.
Provides instruction in braille, specialized equipment and inclusive technology.
Serves as a resource to classroom teachers related to the format and presentation of curriculum materials.
Assists the teacher in implementing individualized programs to meet the varied and specialized needs of each student in a supportive learning environment. Participates, as required, as a member of the student’s learning team.
Transcribes and interlines learning materials into braille.
Produces printed resources in a variety of formats (i.e. large print, electronic text and tactile diagrams).
Orders, maintains, and ensures the return of braille and alternate format resources.
Ensures the safety of students in the school and community.
Maintains an effective professional working relationship within the student’s learning team.
Maintains confidentiality, and a patient and supportive commitment to students.
Encourages students to develop and maintain positive interaction.
Maintains a working knowledge of inclusive technology specific to students who are blind or visually impaired.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Completion of a recognized post-secondary certificate or recognized vocational certificate in child care/development or behaviour management with demonstrated successful practicum experience working with students with special needs
The completion of at least one full year (ten courses) of coursework towards an undergraduate degree in education is also acceptable.
Graduate from a recognized post-secondary Teacher Assistant Certificate Program preferred
Successful completion of at least one course and/or workshop in each of the following areas:
Duxbury (or other translation programs that the CBE may adopt)
Screen access programs (JAWS, Zoom Text or other programs that the CBE may adopt)
Scanning (Omni Page, Open Book or other optical character recognition programs that the CBE may adopt)
Production of tactile diagram and maps
Variety of inclusive technologies (including Braille note takers, Victor Reader Stream, Mountbatten Brailler, PIAF)
CorelDRAW
Nemeth Braille code for mathematical and scientific notation
Understanding visual impairments in the learning environment
Successful completion of Literary Braille and Nemeth Braille and achieving marks of 80% or better on the CBE exams.
Successful completion of Orientation & Mobility courses and achieving marks of 80% or better.
Three years of full time related experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired
Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered
Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates (Child CPR Certificate is a strong asset)
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Working knowledge of braille
Working knowledge of basic orientation and mobility techniques for the visually impaired
Proven success in establishing and maintaining working relationships
Ability to work effectively and independently with the degree of initiative appropriate to the position
Working knowledge of computers and inclusive technology for students who are blind or visually impaired
Ability to transcribe and interline learning materials into braille.
Ability to produce printed resources in a variety of formats
Ability and willingness to learn hotkeys
Ability to successfully complete and maintain current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or equivalent course
Reliability and dependability
Personal integrity and trustworthiness
Success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to work effectively as an active team member in cooperation with other school personnel, parents/guardians, therapists, system resource personnel, and students
Ability to establish trust and rapport with students
Commitment to lifelong learning and willingness to regularly enhance skills and knowledge for professional development
Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
Ability to manage…
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