Date Issued: April 17, 2024 POSITION

Worksite: Student Services / Various Schools

Contract Type: Temporary, Part-Time (60% Secondment - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Preferred)

Assignment Area(s ): Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Salary Range: $50,000 to $107,000 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)

Effective Date: September 1, 2024, until not later than June 30, 2026

Please Note:

1. The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.

2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.

Deadline for Applications: April 25, 2024 - 12:00 pmElectronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 supervisors who can comment on your teaching.Required Abilities, Qualifications and Experience:

Please Note: This assignment requires a car and valid drivers licence.

extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment

knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Educations current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment

valid BC professional teaching certificate (BCCT)

Masters degree or diploma in the education of the visually impaired

qualifications as described for a Learning Assistance teacher

regular classroom teaching experience

experience in teaching students with visual impairments, preferred

knowledge of eligibility criteria for Ministry of Education designation

knowledge of Orientation and Mobility components within the school environment

ability to conduct a functional vision assessment

ability in developing CBIEPs that address the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC): assistive technology, career education, compensatory skills, independent living skills, orientation and mobility, recreation and leisure, self-determination, sensory efficiency and social interaction.

ability to adapt or modify classroom curriculum, instruction or learning resources to meet the needs of students with visual impairments

knowledge of, and the ability to make appropriate recommendations for, visual aids and assistive technology (e.g. video magnifiers, UEB braille code, braille notetakers, screen readers, refreshable braille displays, computers, iPads, tablets and braille printers)

knowledge of adjudication guidelines for exam writing

experience in providing direct service for specific skill development

ability in collaborating with classroom teachers, teacher assistants, and district personnel

excellent communication and interpersonal skillsFor Further Information Contact: Salvina Sharp, District Principal Student Services or Jessica Adams-Loupret, District Vice Principal Student Services (604) 794-5553