Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY
TEMPORARY BLIND/LOW VISION ITINERANT TEACHER
COMPETITION #: #T10-2025
POSTING DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Monday, March 24, 2025
LOCATION: To be determined
TERM POSITION: Temporary 1 year appointment commencing September 2025
POSTING OVERVIEW:
This posting shall provide all permanent teachers the opportunity to express their interest in the position of Itinerant Special Education Resource Teacher - Blind Low Vision. This role includes responsibility for supporting classroom teachers in accommodation their programs/instruction materials for students who are visually impaired, providing information/goals to schools to develop IEPs related to the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with visual impairment, teaching students with visual impairment to use assistive technology, and collaborating with outside agencies to support and enhance student independence and success.
Please be advised that the above-noted assignment is system deployed, and locations are subject to change and assigned at the discretion of the Superintendent of Special Education Services.
Transfer requests as outlined in Article XV of the current collective agreement are applicable to system deployed positions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Special Education Part 1 (minimum)
- Additional Qualifications in Teaching Students who are Blind Part 1 with the expectation that Specialist qualifications will be obtained, and/or master's degree in the education of students with a visual impairment
- Ability to produce curriculum materials in uncontracted and/or contracted braille, as required
- Demonstrated successful classroom teaching experience
- Successful teaching experience when dealing with students with exceptionalities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrated skill in consultation with teachers and administrators.
- Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with parents and professionals
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
- Knowledge of the Halton Catholic District School Board IEP and IPRC processes
- a current résumé and cover letter
- a copy of your Certificate of Qualification and Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers
Josephine Rubino, Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Services Email:
Equity and Inclusion
The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Special Considerations
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services ator by phone at 905-632-6300 or 1-800-741-8382. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
