Braille Education Aide for Inclusive Classrooms

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Teacher Aide (Braille) across multiple locations in the state to deliver specialist Braille support and accessible formats. You will work with classroom teachers and specialists to help students access learning and activities.

You will model Braille, transcribe materials, support participation, and assist with Orientation and Mobility under BVI guidance. Accreditation in contracted Braille or proven Unified English Braille is required.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Braille accreditation or proven reading/writing of Unified English Braille as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Model reading and writing through Braille for students where identified.
• 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 specialist staff guidance.
• Produce and adapt learning materials in accessible formats.
• Provide intervention and instruction under Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI).
• Support students' independence, wellbeing and social participation in school.

Skills

Braille transcription

Inclusive education support

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Accreditation in contracted Braille

Job description

Queensland Government seeks a Teacher Aide (Braille) across multiple locations in the state to deliver specialist Braille support and accessible formats. You will work with classroom teachers and specialists to help students access learning and activities.

You will model Braille, transcribe materials, support participation, and assist with Orientation and Mobility under BVI guidance. Accreditation in contracted Braille or proven Unified English Braille is required.