Special Education Assistant - Langley, Canada - School District #35 (Langley)

School District #35 (Langley)

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Langley, Canada

7 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SUMMARY:

Reports to the Itinerant Teacher for the Visually Impaired, and provides assistance and support in the implementation of individual education programs for blind and visually impaired students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transcribes a variety of written material into Braille.
Interprets Braille for the teacher(s).
Transfers special format materials such as maps, graphs and diagrams into tactile form.
Prepares materials in large print.
Assists the student as needed in special skill areas such as Braille, Nemeth code, slate and stylus, abacus, orientation and mobility, concept development, organizational skills, and technology.
Works directly with student as needed to support regular class activities which may be especially challenging due to a visual impairment (e.g. art, handwriting, gym, field trips, etc.).
Implements and monitors behaviour management programs including observation, record keeping and followup.
Maintains records related to student progress.
Administers, scores and records results of tests.
Assists students while integrating into regular classes and reports progress to the teacher(s).
Marks students assignments using a key.
Works with students one to one or in small groups to learn previously taught material through review, repetition, demonstration and drills.
Assists with student supervision, which includes, but is not limited to, crosswalk supervision, when and where required
Operates equipment such as duplicating equipment, computer, tape recorder, Braille, closed circuit T.V., Braille and speak computer.
Performs other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this class specification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12 graduation and possession of a Special Education Teacher Assistant Certificate and Grade II Braille Certificate or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Six months related experience.
Must be proficient in transcribing print materials into Braille format and Braille materials into print.
Ability to communicate effectively using tact, discretion and diplomacy in contacts of a difficult or specialized nature.
Completion of crosswalk supervisor training.
Ability to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within limits of established methods and procedures.
Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
Basic knowledge of computer operation.
Ability to maintain close attention to detail and to meet deadlines.
Ability to interact with students in an effective manner.
Physical ability to perform required duties

***- Resume, Cover Letter and 3 professional references