At the York Region District School Board, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career in public education. We support our teachers in their commitment to ensuring student success. We recognize the key difference that teachers make in the lives of our learners. For further information regarding this posting, please email Shannon Philp, Principal on Assignment, Student Services at .

Length of Assignment: This 1.0 LTO position is effective immediately with an end date of June 25, 2027.

Qualifications/Experience

- Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers;
- Hold Specialist qualifications in Teaching Students who are Blind or equivalent; or be actively working towards obtaining a Specialist Certificate;
- Orientation and Mobility qualifications would be an asset;
- Qualifications in Special Education;
- Have experience teaching students who are blind, visually impaired, and Deafblind; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively on a team.

Major Responsibilities

- To function as a member of the Regional Blind, Low Vision & Deafblind Services Team.
- To design and implement programs for students who are visually impaired and Deafblind.
- To teach students who are visually impaired and Deafblind compensatory and adaptive skills specific to their individual needs, e.g. Braille, keyboarding, use of low vision devices, orientation and mobility.
- To consult with classroom teachers regarding program modifications for students who are visually impaired and Deafblind.
- To provide assessment and consultative support to the education team.
- To collaborate with Special Education Consultants, Student Services Coordinators,



and the Coordinator of Special Education in response to program and career development needs.
- To act as a resource person to parents, teachers, educational assistants, superintendents, and other support personnel in matters pertaining to students who are visually impaired and Deafblind.
- To remain current in special education and the field of visual impairment through professional reading and by attending courses, seminars and conferences.
- To work with teachers and administration to assess students’ needs with respect to personalized equipment for SEA funding.
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator of Blind Low Vision and Deafblind Services and/or the Superintendent responsible for Special Education.

Scope Of Operations: Works cooperatively with teachers, special education teachers, principals, regional special education staff and parents.

Has the authority to advise principals and teachers regarding programs and services as described in Special Education Plan 2018.

Line Of Responsibility: Responsible to the Administrator of Blind, Low-Vision & Deafblind Services.

Steps Of The Selection Process

There are three steps to the selection process, each of which assesses candidates on different aspects of their leadership skills and abilities. If successful,



candidates will move to the next step of the process.

Step 1: Application Package

- Due: At the time of application
- Online application including cover letter, résumé and three references including current principal and two other professional referees. (References must have been in a supervisory role with respect to the candidate.)
- The most recent TPA is also included

Step 2: Interview

- Will occur after the due date for applications
- Successful applicants will be invited to an interview

Step 3: Reference Checks

- Will occur after the interview stage
- Referees are sent an electronic form to complete, for the successful candidate only.

The selection of the successful candidate will be based on the total score of all three steps.

In line with our board’s succession planning goals, the selection process is committed to meeting the organization’s diverse talent development needs and contributes to building a workforce reflective of the communities we serve. Through our recruitment strategy, the best candidates are selected based on education, skills, qualifications, experience and demonstration of commitment to our mission, vision and values. Our process is based on effective practices that are clear, transparent and equitable to attract a diverse range of applicants with the ultimate goal of improved student achievement and well-being in all of our schools.

Salary will be determined in accordance with the current ETFO Elementary Teacher Collective Agreement and will be pro-rated based on FTE, QECO rating, and years of experience, in accordance with applicable collective agreement provisions.

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