T26-118 Temporary, Part-Time (60%), Teacher of the Visually Impaired

<p><br></br></p><p><strong>Posting Number</strong>

• <strong>T</strong><strong>2</strong><strong>6</strong><strong>-</strong><strong>118</strong></p><p>Date
• Issued: May 13, 2026</p><p><strong>POSITION</strong></p><p><strong>Worksite</strong><strong>: </strong>Student Services / Various Schools</p><p><strong>Contract Type</strong><strong>: </strong>Temporary, Part-Time (60% Secondment)</p><p><strong>Assignment
• Area(s):</strong> Teacher of the Visually Impaired</p><p><strong>Salary
• Range:</strong> $63,347 to $116,190 (range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance to the collective agreement)<strong> </strong><strong><br></br></strong><strong>Effective
• Date: </strong>September 1, 2026, until not later than June 30, 2028</p><p><strong>Please
• Note: </strong></p><p>1. The assignment within this position in September may not be identical to the assignment in this posted position.</p><p>2. Due to the specialized nature of this position, the successful applicant, if currently a continuing appointee with Chilliwack School District, may be "seconded" to this position thereby having the assurance to return to his/her former position.</p><p><strong>Deadline for
• Applications:</strong><strong> </strong>Friday,
• May 22, 2026 - 12:00 pm Pacific Time</p><p>Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make A Future <a></a><u><a></a></u> and include a Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Report, Transcripts & the names of 2 supervisors who can comment on your teaching.</p><p><strong><u>Required
• Abilities,
• Qualifications and
• Experience:</u></strong></p><p><strong><i><u>Please Note</u></i></strong><strong><i>: This assignment requires a car and valid driver's licence.</i></strong></p><ul><li>extensive academic training, professional preparation, and qualifications in teaching all areas of this assignment </li><li>knowledge of, and demonstrated application of the Ministry of Education's current philosophy, teaching practices, and evaluation/assessment/reporting procedures as applied to all areas of this assignment</li><li>Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement teaching practices that align with the Professional Standards for BC Educators.</li><li>valid BC professional teaching certificate (BCCT)</li><li>Master's degree or diploma in the education of the visually impaired </li><li>qualifications as described for a Learning Assistance teacher</li><li>regular classroom teaching experience</li><li>experience in teaching students with visual impairments, preferred</li><li>knowledge of eligibility criteria for Ministry of Education designation</li><li>knowledge of Orientation and Mobility components within the school environment</li><li>ability to conduct a functional vision assessment</li><li>ability in developing CBIEP's that address the nine areas of the
• Expanded
• Core
• Curriculum (ECC): assistive technology, career education, compensatory skills, independent living skills, orientation and mobility, recreation and leisure, self-determination, sensory efficiency and social interaction. </li><li>ability to adapt or modify classroom curriculum, instruction or learning resources to meet the needs of students with visual impairments</li><li>knowledge of, and the ability to make appropriate recommendations for, visual aids and assistive technology (e.g. video magnifiers, UEB braille code, braille notetakers, screen readers, refreshable braille displays, computers, iPads, tablets and braille printers)</li><li>knowledge of adjudication guidelines for exam writing</li><li>experience in providing direct service for specific skill development</li><li>ability in collaborating with classroom teachers, teacher assistants, and district personnel</li><li>excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul> <p><strong>For
• Further
• Information
• Contact:</strong> Salvina Sharp, District Principal; Jessica Adams-Loupret, District VP (604) 794-5553</p>