District Vision Itinerant Teacher

School District #41 (Burnaby); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnaby School District invites applications for a Vision Itinerant Teacher to support students with visual impairments across elementary and secondary settings in Burnaby.

The role requires a diploma or Master's in education of the visually impaired, classroom teaching experience, BC Teaching Certificate, and Braille proficiency. A valid driver's license is preferred; orientation and mobility training is an asset. Salary range CAD 64,318–113,240 per year.

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

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Valid driver’s license

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)

The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil- Waututh and Squamish.

The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.

We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.

We currently have a dynamic duo of Vision Learning Support Teachers who work collaboratively with classroom teachers and school teams to support students with visual impairments, and provide them with an engaging, comprehensive and inclusive learning experience. We offer mentoring and collaboration with experienced team members and/or members in the field.

Burnaby School District is seeking a Qualified Vision Itinerant Teacher.

Requirements:

• 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

The annual salary range for this role is $64,318-$113,240. Only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

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.

Thank you for your interest in the Burnaby School District!