Teacher Aide (Braille) - Statewide Talent Pool, Education

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

Positions are available at mulitple locations across the state in Primary and Secondary settings.

As a Teacher Aide (Braille), you will contribute to the delivery of a quality, inclusive education by providing specialist Braille support and reasonableadjustments tailored to individual student needs. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and specialist staff, you will assist students to accesslearning and school activities through Braille and accessible formats.

Your Role

• Model reading and writing through Braille for students where Braille has been identified as a reasonable adjustment
• Transcribe printed text, graphics and student work between print and Braille
• Support students to engage in whole-class, group and individual learning activities using Braille materials
• Assist with Orientation and Mobility strategies under the guidance of specialist staff
• Produce and adapt learning materials in accessible formats
• Provide intervention and instruction under the direction of specialist teachers - Blindness and Vision Impairment (BVI)
• Support students' independence, wellbeing, confidence and social participation within the school environment

A mandatory requirement of this role is

• A recognised accreditation/qualification in contracted Braille, or be assessed as proficient in the reading and writing of Unified English Braille (contracted and basic maths) as determined and organised by the department.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.