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1.0 Continuing Vision Teacher

School District #61 (Greater Victoria)

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#Collaboration #Support #Braille #IEP #Visual Skills #Visual Impairment #Low Vision Aids

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsCA$63,758 - CA$113,106 / YEARPosted 2 days agoCloses Jun 18

Location

Victoria, British Columbia

Salary

CA$63,758 - CA$113,106 / YEAR

Quick overview

Develop and implement IEPs. Provide instruction in braille and visual skills. Assist teachers with inclusion and adaptation. Support students with visual impairments. Collaborate with district staff and outside agencies. Share resources and educational information with parents

Requirements summary

Master's Degree or Diploma in Education of Visually Impaired, Valid BC Driver's License, experience supporting students with visual impairments, ability to collaborate with district staff and outside agencies.

Master's Degree or Diploma in Education of Visually ImpairedBraille InstructionIEP DevelopmentLow Vision AidsVisual ImpairmentVisual Skills InstructionCollaboration with District StaffSupport for Students with Visual Impairments

Job description

<a></a> 556 Boleskine Road, Victoria, B.C. V8Z 1E8 Canada1.0 Continuing Vision TeacherStart Date September 1, 2026 Salary Range: $63,758.00 – $113,106.00Job Description and RequirementsQualificationsMeet criteria as outlined in <a></a> Master's Degree or Diploma in Education of Visually ImpairedAbbreviated Job Description<ul><li>K-12 Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment.
Itinerant role Based out of Quadra Warehouse supporting all level of schools</li><li>Valid BC Driver's License is required.</li><li>Share in development and implementation of IEPs with Learning Resource teachers and classroom teachers.</li><li>Provide IEP progress data and complete required documentation for audit purposes.</li><li>Assist teachers in understanding needs and learning characteristics of students with visual impairments and their inclusion into the classroom environment and learning activities.</li><li>Interpret students' visual impairments and implications (based on assessment documentation provided) and determine level of support needed.</li><li>Provide consultation and assistance to teachers and other school staff regarding curriculum and classroom activities that require adaptation and planning for ongoing assessment and instruction.</li><li>Provide low vision aids and instruction in skills for use.</li><li>Provide instruction in braille, if required.</li><li>Instruct in visual skills.</li><li>Work with Educational Assistant - Braille, Transcribers, Orientation & Mobility Specialists and Technology for Learning staff.</li><li>Share resources and educational information with parents.</li><li>Collaborate with other district staff including District Learning Support teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists and Psychologists to support teachers and students.</li><li>Work with PRCVI and other involved outside agencies, as required.</li></ul>For more information about the position contact J.
Snow, District Principal @ <a></a>Application Document Requirements: All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically by sending in all documents in one pdf to <a></a>Please ensure to include the following documentation in the application:<ul><li>Cover letter (addressed to District Principal, Human Resources)</li><li>Resume</li><li>2 references: Name, position, location, phone number and email of 2 people who have supervised your teaching</li><li>2 letters of professional reference (most recent supervisors of teaching; these references may be the same as above)</li><li>Teacher Evaluation Reports and/or Student Teacher Practicum Reports</li><li>Official University Transcripts</li><li><a></a></li><li><a></a> (TQS) Category Card.
For information, please contact TQS at 1.604.736.5484.</li><li>Any other certifications or information you feel is relevant for this application.</li></ul>Employment EquityThe Greater Victoria School District is committed to employment equity through fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone in a workplace free from barriers (systemic, cultural, and attitudinal) and discrimination, both intentional and unintentional.
No one shall be denied employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to the hiring criteria.
Equal employment opportunities will extend to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental challenges, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. Please note: Only Applicants short-listed for Interviews will be contacted.