Braille Transcriber & Student Support Specialist

Edmonton Catholic Schools; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Catholic Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support a student with severe visual impairment. The role involves planning with teachers, adapting materials, and transcribing curriculum into Braille, interlining from Braille to other formats, and creating tactile diagrams.

The incumbent will reinforce Braille reading/writing and assist mobility skills as directed by therapists. Responsibilities include preparing materials, checking Braille for accuracy, and acting as a resource on

Qualifications

• CNIB Grade 2 Braille certification with two years related experience.
• Knowledge of Braille codes and Nemeth Mathematics Braille.
• Excellent English communication and ability to transcribe into Braille.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning and implementing programs to meet individual student needs.
• Convert teacher materials to Braille and interline educational resources.
• Transcribe curriculum to Braille, Braille 2000, e-text, sound recordings or enlarged print.
• Read Braille for accuracy and check against print for completeness.
• Support social, emotional, and independence development of the student.

Skills

Braille transcription

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Technology literacy

Education

CNIB Grade 2 Braille certification

High school diploma

Tools

Braille 2000

Assistive technology

Job description

Edmonton Catholic Schools seeks an instructional assistant to support a student with severe visual impairment. The role involves planning with teachers, adapting materials, and transcribing curriculum into Braille, interlining from Braille to other formats, and creating tactile diagrams.

The incumbent will reinforce Braille reading/writing and assist mobility skills as directed by therapists. Responsibilities include preparing materials, checking Braille for accuracy, and acting as a resource on