Short Term Placement Program - Brantford, Canada - Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education

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Brantford, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The W.

Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch is seeking interested individuals to support the 2023 Short Term Program summer music camp for one week in July.

This music camp focuses on music braille, introducing and promoting skills in braille music.

The camp is seeking five (5) individuals to host the camps and provide support to students attending the camp during the day along with providing support to the staff.

These are on-call/supply opportunities where individuals are required to as needed when the program is in effect.

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What can I expect to do in this role?: You will:

Develop, coordinate and facilitate Short Term Placement Program session(s) for students and participants who are blind and visually impaired;
Prepare activities and tools for students and participants who are blind or visually impaired to enable them to completely participate in the program;
Promote the development of social, emotional, recreational and living skills.

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Community college certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child related field;
Current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating and facilitating programs for students who are blind or visually impaired;
Knowledge of visual impairments, training, theories and methodologies to provide instruction and implement programs for blind and visually impaired students;
Knowledge of technological devices to assist blind and visually impaired students;
Knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure safe working practices, proper standards of care and confidentiality of information;
Demonstrated planning, analytical, reasoning, problem solving and observation and evaluation skills to plan, implement and assess sessions;
Excellent communication and engagement skills.

Additional Information:

Address:

5 Temporary Irregular On-Call, duration up to 1 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union
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Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Monday, April 17, 2023
Note:

Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results.

If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.

The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision.

The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.