Job Description
DISTRICT VISION LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER– TEMPORARY
As one of the largest, most progressive and diverse urban districts in the province, Burnaby provides comprehensive educational programs and services to a diverse population of 24,000 full-time and 17,000 part-time learners. The district operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, plus a number of additional facilities.
Burnaby School District invites applications from qualified Vision Learning Support Teachers effective immediately. Vision Learning Support Teachers will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and school teams to support students with visual impairments, and provide them with an engaging, comprehensive and inclusive learning experience. We offer mentoring and collaboration with experienced team members and/or members in the field.
The successful candidate will have:
- A diploma or Master’s degree in education of the visually impaired;
- Previous classroom teaching experience and hold or be eligible for a current valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;
- Ability to teach UEB braille code;
- Expertise in provision of alternate format instructional materials and specialized equipment, together with knowledge of technology and its application for blind and visually impaired students;
- Successful experience in administering functional vision assessments;
- Orientation and Mobility training an asset (preference given for COMS);
- A valid driver’s license.
Application Details:
Term- Temporary, effective to June 30, 2023
Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of qualifications, and three references to makeafuture.ca
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District