Description
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that celebrates diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned educator or embarking on your journey in the field of education, Langley School District offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
This is a position of special responsibility. A Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) supports and equips site-based staff to design academically and socially-inclusive learning communities. They are part of the District Learning Support Services staff and report to the District Principal of Learning Support Services. TSVIs gather and interpret assessment documentation to confirm eligibility for DeafBlind (Category B) and Visual Impairment (Category E) designations. They serve students through the itinerant model of service delivery and may travel to schools where students who have visual impairments are enrolled to provide service through direct and consultative modes:
Direct Service involves working directly with the student with a visual impairment towards goals set out in the students’ individualized programming plan.
Consultative Service involves collaborative work with the student’s educational team to ensure that the sum of the student’s educational program is made meaningful and accessible based on the student’s functional vision profile.
POSTING DETAILS
Position - Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI)
Start Date - September 2024
Schedule - Full Time
Employment - Permanent
Location(s) - School Board Office
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Nurture the gifts of all students
Equip site-based staff to develop their professional practice
Co-design and co-teach with Classroom and Resource Teachers
Model inclusive strategies and practices (e.g. Universal Design for Learning, assessment, and interventions)
Model and support Trauma-informed practices, like PEACEful School Strategies
Model attuned relationships and joyful, responsive interactions with all members of the community
Support the implementation and development of Langley School District’s Framework for Teaching and Learning
Practice Risk-taking and Appreciative Inquiry
Plan and present in-services and professional development activities
participate in ongoing professional development
collaborate with other district staff including District Inclusive Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to support educational teams
Assist schools with transitions for students
Attend School-based Team meetings as required
Participate and liaise with Provincial Outreach Programs and other community agencies
Deploy equipment and provide training
Share in development and implementation of IEPs with Learning Resource teachers and classroom teachers
Provide IEP progress data and complete required documentation for audit purposes
Provide guidance to students in hearing loss, auditory management, and hearing aid use
Provide instruction in braille, as required, and visual skills
Work with Educational Assistant - Braille, Orientation & Mobility Specialists and other educational partners
Share resources and educational information with parents.
Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree or graduate’s diploma or in a Masters of Education in the area of visual impairments
The University of British Columbia offers both MA and MEd options in Special Education with an emphasis in Visual Impairment.
Further information can be found HERE
Bachelor of Education (Elementary / Middle / Secondary) degree, or equivalent training.
A valid Teacher Regulation Branch Certificate
Five years teaching experience in the K-12 education system
A valid BC Driver's License and a reliable vehicle for transportation during the workday
Demonstrated understanding of philosophy and practice of academic and social inclusion
Demonstrated leadership within educational settings
Demonstrated ability in effective communication, oral and written
Ability to self-direct and self-manage in a high-performance environment
Proven experience in working in collaborative, collegial teams
Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with all members of the community
Proven experience in providing inclusive educational environments for students
Proficiency in Office 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included:
Resume
Cover Letter (please elaborate on your experience)
A copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) for your B.Ed program
A copy of the credential received after completing your teaching program
A graduate diploma, or equivalent in Visual Impairment
A copy of your Certificate of Qualification (from the TRB to teach in BC)
Scanned copy of your valid BC Driver’s license
Recent copy of your driver’s abstract/history (obtained from ICBC)
Email addresses for a minimum of three references (ideally, administrators from your most recent teaching role)
PLEASE NOTE
The starting annual salary for this School Teacher position ranges from $50,000 to $104,000, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Check prior to employment.
We thank you for your interest in the Langley School District; however, only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
