Career Opportunity: NTB 663 – Itinerant Educational Assistant– Blind and Low Vision – Temporary to March 2027 The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board - Believing, Achieving, Serving Since 1855, schools within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board have given witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board provides academic and co-curricular excellence within a Christ centered learning environment to 28,000 JK – Grade 12 students at 56 schools throughout the city of Hamilton. Central to our vibrant and student focused system, is our vision of the child as uniquely created in the image of God.

In union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model.” The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is committed to creating an appropriate and challenging learning environment: in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ; and, which promotes academic and co-curricular excellence.

Date of Appointment: ASAP Superintendent of Education/Project Lead for Special Education The Itinerant Educational Assistant– Blind and Low Vision, within Student SupportServices provides accessibility, and technological support for students with blindness or low vision across multiple school sites, travelling to elementary and secondary schools where needed. The EA ensures that students with visual impairments have equitable access to curriculum, learning materials, and assistive technology. Provide direct support services for students who are blind or have low vision ; support the development of vision substitution skills – abacus,



UEB Braille and assistive technology; assist school personnel with implementation of Individual Education Plans for students who are blind or have low vision , including supporting the preparation of required materials; present new teaching strategies and learning materials for students who are blind or have low vision ; develop and provide career development workshops, including and not limited to Principals/Vice-Principals/Principal Assistants/Interns, Classroom/Subject Teachers, Special Education Resource Teachers, Educational Assistants, parents/guardians and community professionals/paraprofessionals on the education of students who are blind or have low vision ; provide and/or facilitate adult learning and training which may include coaching, modeling and capacity building

- Foundational skills in Unified English Braille (UEB) (can be obtained through the following link
- Proficiency using assistive technology tools(iPad/MacBook, Office 365, Office Lens, Voice Dream Reader & Writer, Talking Typer)
- Reliable vehicle to travel between sites. Proficiency in transcribing, proofreading and formatting of UEB Braille
- CCTVs, e-readers, text-to-voice output, print-to-Braille output)
- Proficiency using Adaptive Equipment for students who are blind or visually impaired, such as CCTVs, e-readers, text to voice output, and print to UEB braille output
- Familiarity with CVI and other neurological visual disorders, ability to create/adapt accessible learning materials, and understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles;

Experience providing and/or facilitating adult learning and training which may include coaching; modeling and capacity building

- Flexibility regarding schedule within a 7-hour workday
- Location: Working out of the Nicholas Mancini Centre (Student Support Services) 44 Hunt St., Salary: CUPE Category 6 ($29.00-$32.17) - Paid mileage for travel between site Hours of work: Monday to Friday The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

📌 Education Assistant (Temporary) (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
📍 Canada