SD46 has a full-time opportunity for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.

NOTE: There may be a possibility for this to be a part-time position so that it may fit with another district and their needs.

As a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, you will provide a coordinated and integrated set of supports for Students with Visual Impairments in school settings. Successful TSVIs can cope with ambiguity and rapidly changing demands; be knowledgeable of current curriculum goals and instructional practices; participate in on-going professional development/in-service in both regular and special education; and be committed to integration. This is an itinerant position, with the possibility of being assigned to any and all schools in the district, as required.

TSVIs are committed to inclusive practices and work in collaboration with school-based team, site based and itinerant staff, medical professionals, family members, and community agencies, modelling the Professional Standards for BC Educators.

Qualifications:

• Certification through the BC Teacher Regulation Branch
• Diploma in Special Education with a focus on learners who are blind or visually impaired
• Fluency in Braille
• Qualification in Orientation and Mobility is preferred

Duties of the position:

• Assess and interpret student impairments for the development and implementation of supports while modelling inclusive practices
• Work effectively with classroom teachers, education assistants, school-based team, and itinerant professionals in the development and implementation of programming in an integrated setting
• Contribute to the completion of student Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Provide instruction in Braille and/or orientation and mobility
• Facilitate communication between school and itinerant staff, physicians, specialists, and outside support agencies
• Coordinate assessments, requisition materials and equipment, repair and maintenance through the Special Education Resources Centre and other outside agencies  
• Implement services and provide suitable instruction as outlined in Ministry of Education requirements
• Maintain records of contact, functionality of support equipment, and update of records of annual assessment as outlined in Ministry of Education guidelines
• May be required to provide instructional supervision for Practicum Students, Education Assistants or Responsible Adults

Closing Date: Will remain open until filled

For instructions on how to apply, visit our Employment page. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact ApplyToEducation at 1-877-900-5625 or email info@applytoeducation.com.