1.0 Temporary Vision Support Teacher

Invites Applications for:VISION SUPPORT TEACHER (TEMPORARY, 1.0FTE)School District No.43 (Coquitlam) is the third largest school district in BC with approximately 4,400 employees and 32,000 students in 70 schools. We serve the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the villages of Anmore and Belcarra. Our six-year completion rates are well above the provincial average and some of the highest in BC. Overall, we are #1 in the Metro Vancouver region and #2 in BC. We are proud to run the largest international education program in Canada for the K-12 sector. The Coquitlam School District values diversity in the workplace and strives to honour each person's unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities, and intersectionality. The Coquitlam School District invites applications from individuals for the temporary position of Vision Support Teacher. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful applicants will possess the appropriate education, training and/or experience. NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in Education of the visually impaired - Qualifications in orientation and mobility are preferred - Valid BC Teaching certificate - Ability to travel between sites Candidates Should Have: - Flexibility and ability to work as part of a team - High level of interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to prioritize - Ability to collaborate effectively with school teams, families and community agencies - Knowledge of student eligibility for Ministry of Education Vision and Deafblind categories - Ability to provide universal tier one supports for students with vision challenges in classrooms - Ability to provide program/resource development for students with vision-based needs and to contribute to IEP development - Ability to consult with district and school-based staff, parents, and community agencies to support students with vision-based needs - Knowledge of current assistive technologies to support students with vision needs - A willingness to provide a variety of in-service opportunities to school and district staff - A willingness to attend district-based professional development opportunities in an effort to stay current and implement best practices For further information,