**POSTING: 4017207

JOB SUMMARY: **

Under the general direction of the Vision Resource Teacher and the supervision of the District Principal – Learning Support Services, the Education Assistant – Specialized works with students with significant visual impairments. Assists district and classroom teachers with the delivery of programs and services and supports the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with vision impairments. Supports may include academic assistance, adapting curriculum materials to students' preferred learning media (braille, tactile, large print, digital, etc.), life and social skills development, orientation and mobility, personal care, physical assistance, and positive behaviour support. This is a district itinerant position.

POSITION: PERMANENT
LOCATION: MOUNT BAKER**
HOURS:** 35 hours/ week when school is in session
WAGE: $29.48 as per the Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a one-year Education Assistant Program certificate from a recognized accredited institute.

• Current autism training (min. 25 hours) if not part of EA certificate program.

• Minimum 180 hours of supervised practicum in a school setting.

• Additional education and training specific to the specialized position from a recognized institution.

      a) Certificate or demonstrated proficiency in the use of assistive technology (i.e., Braille notetakers, Duxbury, Open                                          Book, Braille display, etc.  
      b) Certificate or demonstrated proficiency in Unified English Braille.
      c) Willingness to acquire Nemeth skills and certification.
      d) Knowledge of Orientation and Mobility techniques for the visually impaired.
  

• Driver's Licence

Key Competencies:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in the language of the program track (English or French) and have the ability to interpret the same in the student’s language of communication.
• Support students in an inclusive setting.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Be calm, empathetic, and compassionate towards students.
• Solve problems related to the position.
• Work with disagreeable and/or hostile conditions from time to time.
• Be able to assist teachers in adapting and/or modifying the academic programs of students.
• Be flexible and adaptable to student needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the implementation of supports outlined in the student’s Inclusive Education Plan (IEP).

• Facilitates the inclusion of the partially sighted or blind student in the regular classroom, school environment, and community.

• Facilitates communication in educational situations such as classroom instruction, student-to-student dialogue, counselling sessions, tutorials, assemblies, parent/student meetings, field trips, and in any other situations as required.

• Operates equipment such as Braille Writer, thermal imaging equipment, and other specialized equipment for the visually impaired.

• Supports students in a wide variety of educational computer programs and equipment

For a full job description, please visit : [Specialized EA - Braillist/Blind Support](https://media.sd5.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/education-assistant- specialized-brailist-blind-support.60432015462.pdf)

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Posted On

May 01, 2026 08:01 AM MST/MDT

Closing Date & Time

May 20, 2026 12:00 PM MST/MDT

Openings

1

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Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

Job Category

ECE, EA and Support Staff

Job Open To

Teachers & Administrators, Management & Professionals

City

East Kootenay

School/Location

Specialized Education

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Salary

29.48

Employment Start Date

September 08, 2026

Mandatory Document

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certificates & Diplomas

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