Consultant for The Blind - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Consultant for the Blind / Visually Impaired (open until filled):
VH2-3 Consultant, Visual/Hearing

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Inclusion Support, Student Achievement & Inclusion

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42794

Salary(s): VH2-3 $75, $101,525.00 per year

Closing Date:
June 5, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be established to fill similar regular and term positions (including VH2/3 positions) and will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Must be able to provide a child abuse registry check
Must have a valid, or be eligibile for, Manitoba Teacher's Certificate
Must have the ability to travel throughout Manitoba

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post Secondary Degree in Education (BEd. or Masters) including specialized training in the education of the Blind/Visually Impaired. Equivalent education, training and experience may be considered
Experience teaching in a K12 classroom setting
Experience adapting curriculum for students with special needs including those with visual impairments
Knowledge of the educational field of the Blind & Visually Impaired (e.g., braille literacy, functional vision assessment, assistive technology, orientation and mobility)
Experience implementing and monitoring Student Specific Plans (SSPs)
Effective leadership skills that demonstrate and inspire collaboration
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all educational partners and multidisciplinary teams
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills

Desired:

Experience delivering professional learning to educators

Duties:

The Consultant for the Blind/Visually Impaired provides direct instructional services to students who are blind/visually impaired in the following curricular areas: Braille reading and writing; orientation and mobility; appropriate use of assistive technology and specialized equipment; optimum use of residual vision; effective use of learning and listening skills; adapting curriculum areas-keyboarding, daily living skills, career education, physical education; alternative communication systems/language development.

Provides specialized consultation to educators, parents and professionals directly and indirectly involved with students who are blind and visually impaired regarding adaptations to Manitoba Provincial Curricula and implementation of specialized curricula.

Performs functional vision assessments of students who are blind and visually impaired for the purpose of planning appropriate educational programming.

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