Special Education Assistant- Visually Impaired

The Langley School District is situated on the traditional unceded territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations.  We are an innovative, inspiring, and unified learning community committed to the Core Values: Integrity, Courage, Excellence, and Community.  Our district mission to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and to create a positive legacy for the future is demonstrated both in and out the classroom.  We offer a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff in 30 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 Secondary schools which are home to over 22,000 students.

 

POSTING DETAILS

Position:	SEA-Visually Impaired
Job type:	Continuing
Posting Deadline:	September 4, 2022

Langley School District #35 invites the applications for continuing SEA-Visually impaired position. 

Reports to the Itinerant Teacher for the Visually Impaired, and provides assistance and support in the implementation of individual education programs for blind and visually impaired students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transcribes a variety of written material into Braille.
• Interprets Braille for the teacher(s). 
• Transfers special format materials such as maps, graphs and diagrams into tactile form. 
• Prepares materials in large print. 
• Assists the student as needed in special skill areas such as Braille, Nemeth code, slate and stylus, abacus, orientation and mobility, concept development, organizational skills, and technology. 
• Works directly with student as needed to support regular class activities which may be especially challenging due to a visual impairment (e.g. art, handwriting, gym, field trips, etc.). 
• Implements and monitors behavior management programs including observation, record keeping and follow-up.
• Maintains records related to student progress. 
• Administers, scores and records results of tests.
• Assists students while integrating into regular classes and reports progress to the teacher(s).
• Marks students assignments using a key. 
• Works with students one to one or in small groups to learn previously taught material through review, repetition, demonstration and drills. 
• Assists with student supervision, which includes, but is not limited to, crosswalk supervision, when and where required 
• Operates equipment such as duplicating equipment, computer, tape recorder, Brallier, closed circuit T.V., Braille and speak computer.
• Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this class specification.

Required Qualifications:

• Grade 12 graduation and possession of a Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate and Grade II Braille Certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Six months related experience.
• Must be proficient in transcribing print materials into Braille format and Braille materials into print.
• Ability to communicate effectively using tact, discretion and diplomacy in contacts of a difficult or specialized nature. 
• Completion of crosswalk supervisor training.
• Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within limits of established methods and procedures. 
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques. 
• Basic knowledge of computer operation. 
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail and to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to interact with students in an effective manner.
• Physical ability to perform required duties.

For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included with the application which include:

• Resume
• Cover letter 
• Grade 12 certificate 
• Certification of completion of Special Education Assistant Program
• Grade II Braille Certificate

Qualified applicants may apply by clicking "apply online" below. Please ensure to upload your resume and cover letter.

       Rate of pay: $28.70/hour plus a comprehensive benefit package 

NOTE:

• In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment.  

• We thank you for your interest in the Langley School District; however, only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.