Full-time Probationary Braille Specialist - 1.0
(Working with a Grade 10 student)
École Secondaire Notre Dame High School
Red Deer, AB
Please note that this opportunity is open to all applicants (internally and externally).
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Coaching: Provide direct reinforcement of UEB code to students.
- Tactile Literacy: Assist students in developing "tactual discrimination"—the ability to feel and identify fine details in tactile graphics and braille cells.
- Technology Instruction: Guide students in the use of Refreshable Braille Displays, Braille Note-takers (e.g., BrailleNote Touch or Braille Sense), and Perkins Braillers.
- Progress Monitoring: Observe student progress in braille reading speed and accuracy, providing regular feedback to the TVI.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- UEB Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency in the Unified English Braille code.
- Instructional Aptitude: Ability to break down complex tactile concepts into age-appropriate steps for learners.
- Patience & Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills for working with students who may have multiple disabilities or varying levels of frustration with literacy.
Preferred Experience:
- Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for blind and visually impaired students.
The successful candidate will be working in a team of Support Staff to support the learning of a variety of students within the program. Collaboration, compassion, communication and a willingness to take on new challenges are required skills for this position.
In order to be considered for this position, you must upload a current Resume and Cover Letter to the job posting you are applying to.
The Cover Letter and Resume must be a Microsoft Word or PDF file.
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