District Vision Itinerant Teacher

Burnaby School District - SD41; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 64,318 - 113,240; Full time

Job summary

Burnaby School District - SD41 is seeking a District Vision Learning Support Teacher to support students with visual impairments. The successful candidate will work with classroom teachers to offer an engaging learning experience and provide mentoring to colleagues.

The role requires a diploma or Master’s in education of the visually impaired and a valid B.C. Teaching Certificate. The position offers a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A diploma or Master’s degree in education of the visually impaired.
• Previous classroom teaching experience and a current valid B.C. Teaching Certificate.
• Ability to teach literary, Nemeth, and UEB braille code.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students with visual impairments.
• Provide an engaging and inclusive learning experience.
• Mentoring and collaboration with experienced team members.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Ability to teach braille code

Expertise in alternate format instructional materials

Orientation and Mobility training

Education

Diploma or Master’s degree in education of the visually impaired

Job description

District Vision Learning Support Teacher

Ongoing, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) & Part-Time (0.4 FTE)

Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and school teams to support students with visual impairments, providing an engaging, comprehensive, and inclusive learning experience. Offer mentoring and collaboration with experienced team members.

Qualifications

• A diploma or Master’s degree in education of the visually impaired;
• Previous classroom teaching experience and hold or be eligible for a current valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;
• Ability to teach literary, Nemeth and UEB braille code;
• Expertise in provision of alternate format instructional materials and specialized equipment, together with knowledge of technology and its application for blind and visually impaired students;
• Successful experience in administering functional vision assessments;
• Orientation and Mobility training an asset (preference given for COMS);
• A valid driver’s license

Annual salary range: $64,318 - $113,240.

The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.