Job Description

ROUND 2

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Vision Resource Teacher and the supervision of the District Principal - Learning Support Services, the Education Assistant - Specialized works with students with significant visual impairments. Assists district and classroom teachers with the delivery of programs and services and supports the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with vision impairments. Supports may include academic assistance, adapting curriculum materials to students' preferred learning media (braille, tactile, large print, digital, etc.), life and social skills development, orientation and mobility, personal care, physical assistance, and positive behaviour support. This is a district itinerant position

POSITION:

TEMPORARY until June 25, 2026

HOURS:

35 hrs/wk, M-F. When school is in session for students.

LOCATION:

Mount Baker Senior Secondary

WAGE RATE:

As per CUPE agreement $29.48

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a one-year Education Assistant Program certificate from a recognized accredited institute. Current autism training (min. 25 hours) if not part of EA certificate program. Minimum 180 hours of supervised practicum in a school setting. Additional education and training specific to the specialized position from a recognized institution.


a) Certificate or demonstrated proficiency in the use of assistive technology (i.e., Braille notetakers, Duxbury, Open Book, Braille display, etc.)



b) Certificate or demonstrated proficiency in Unified English Braille.


c) Willingness to acquire Nemeth skills and certification.


d) Knowledge of Orientation and Mobility techniques for the visually impaired.

Driver's Licence

Key Competencies:

Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in the language of the program track (English or French) and have the ability to interpret the same in the student's language of communication. Support students in an inclusive setting. Serve as a role model for students. Be calm, empathetic, and compassionate towards students. Solve problems related to the position. Work with disagreeable and/or hostile conditions from time to time. Be able to assist teachers in adapting and/or modifying the academic programs of students. Be flexible and adaptable to student needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Participates in the implementation of supports outlined in the student's Inclusive Education Plan (IEP). Facilitates the inclusion of the partially sighted or blind student in the regular classroom, school environment, and community. Facilitates communication in educational situations such as classroom instruction, student-to-student dialogue, counselling sessions, tutorials, assemblies, parent/student meetings, field trips, and in any other situations as required. Operates equipment such as Braille Writers, thermal-imaging equipment, and other specialized equipment for the visually impaired. Supports students in a wide variety of educational computer programs and equipment


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