Braille Education Aide for Inclusive Classrooms

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Teacher Aide (Braille) to support inclusive education across multiple locations within the state. You will provide specialist Braille support and accessible formats to help students access learning and school activities.

Working with classroom teachers and specialist staff, you will model Braille literacy, transcribe materials, and assist with Orientation and Mobility under guidance of Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI) specialists.

Qualifications

• Accreditation/qualification in contracted Braille, or proficient in reading/writing Unified English Braille as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Model reading and writing through Braille for students where Braille is a reasonable adjustment.
• Transcribe printed text, graphics and student work between print and Braille.
• Support students to engage in learning activities using Braille materials.
• Assist with Orientation and Mobility strategies under guidance of specialist staff.
• Produce and adapt learning materials in accessible formats.
• Provide intervention and instruction under the direction of Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI) specialists.
• Support students' independence, wellbeing, confidence and social participation at school.

Skills

Braille literacy

Education

Braille certification (contracted Braille)

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Teacher Aide (Braille) to support inclusive education across multiple locations within the state. You will provide specialist Braille support and accessible formats to help students access learning and school activities.

Working with classroom teachers and specialist staff, you will model Braille literacy, transcribe materials, and assist with Orientation and Mobility under guidance of Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI) specialists.