Teacher Aide (Braille) - Statewide Talent Pool, Education

Queensland Government; Roma; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a Teacher Aide (Braille) to deliver specialist Braille support across statewide Primary and Secondary settings. You will assist students to access learning and activities through Braille and accessible formats.

You will model Braille, transcribe materials, support learning activities, and help with Orientation and Mobility under specialist guidance. Accreditation in contracted Braille or proficiency in Unified English Braille is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and social participation within the school environment.

Skills

Braille

Transcription

Student support

Educational support

Education

Braille accreditation

UEB proficiency

Tools

Braille transcription tools

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

In this role you will:

• 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.

Teacher Aide (Braille) - Statewide Talent Pool, Education Darling Downs - Maranoa, Australia