SS -26-27-033– Braillist (Interpreter)

St. Albert Public Schools; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan

Job summary

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a Braillist (Interpreter) to join École Hillgrove School on a full-time probationary basis. You will work closely with Elementary teachers, students, and family to support a visually impaired student and transcribe daily learning materials.

The role aims to promote independence and full participation in the classroom, utilizing Braille and assistive technology. Assignment location may change based on needs.

Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education preferred.
• CNIB Braille training or similar is an asset.
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe daily learning materials for a visually impaired student.
• Support the student's independence and participation in class.
• Collaborate with Elementary teachers, family, and classroom staff.

Skills

Braillist Interpreter

Total communication

Assistive technology

Education support

Education

Some post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Braille 2000

Job description

Competition: SS -2 6 -2 7 -0 3 3 – Braillist (Interpreter)

St. Albert Public Schools is currently recruiting aFull Time , Probationary , Braillist (Interpreter) for a work assignment with Student Services.

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented Braillist to join École Hillgrove School. In this role, you will work closely with the Elementary teachers, students, and family to support a visually impaired student. You will transcribe daily learning materials and support the student's independence and participation in the classroom. Please be advised, this is the initial assignment. Based on student and/or division needs, the assignment and division location may change.

Hours of Work: 32.5hrs. /week; 6.5 hrs. /day; Monday-Friday; Full Time Probationary

Hourly Rate: $31.89 per hour, effective September 1, 2026, as per the CUPE Collective Agreement

Important note: If you are interested in this role but do not meet the requirements, we are willing to provide training at a lower classification. Upon completion of the training, the successful candidate would then transition to the Interpreter classification .

Specific Needs/Requirements for this position:

• UEB interpreter training through CNIB is required
• Minimal level of uncontracted Braille; contracted Braille preferred with basic technical skills
• Familiarity with Braille 2000 program
• Foundational knowledge may be supported through professional training
• Experience providing interpreter and educational support to an academic student is beneficial
• Experience working as an interpreter using Braille in an elementary and/or early childhood school setting
• Experience providing support in a variety of settings for students with visual impairments in social contexts with their peers
• Experience in supporting the classroom teacher with programming modifications or adaptations as needed
• Experience delivering interventions and strategies as laid out by the classroom teacher and other transdisciplinary team members
• Experience working with Teachers of Visually Impaired (TVI) and specialists in providing supports for students in a regular classroom setting
• Use a total communication approach with students including oral communication, Braille, and assisted technology
• Knowledgeable in using strategies that enhance communication in a classroom setting, field trips and unstructured parts of the school day
• Experience in working with assistive technologies in the classroom

Qualifications & Experience:

• Some post-secondary education is preferred
• Courses, seminars, and specialized training related to child development is an asset
• Other skills and abilities applicable to supporting students in an educational setting are an asset

In accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found under Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan.

All new employees to St. Albert Public Schools are required to submit a recent (within 6 months), clear Vulnerable/Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of employment.