Educational Resource Worker - Braille

Educational Resource Worker – Braille

We are currently accepting applications from candidates that are proficient with producing Braille including Unified English Braille transcription, contracted Braille and Braille for Math.

Position Type:  Supply Position

Dates:  School Year Calendar

Location(s):  Board-wide - Multiple Locations

Salary Range :  $26.91/hour (Daily Supply)

Position Summary

Educational Resource Workers work as collaborative team members to facilitate the inclusion of students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs. The Educational Resource Worker is assigned to a Family of Schools and is accountable to the School Principal and/or Designate. Actual duties are assigned as determined by students needs as per Ministry of Education regulations and Board policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications and Experience

 Category 3 (Certified):

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Educational Assistant (EA), or equivalent as deemed by the Employer.
• May be required to receive training in CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or other emergency techniques.
• Ability to work with differing abilities/diverse learning needs, strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, ability to work as team member, flexibility, high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy, good organizational skills, experience in use of computer technology and/or other communication supports as appropriate, ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.

Category 1 (Uncertified):

• Secondary school diploma with entry level knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE) (EA) practices.
• 1 Year experience working with students with differing abilities/diverse learning needs preferred.
• May be required to receive training in CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and/or other emergency techniques.
• Ability to work with diverse learners, strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, ability to work as team member, flexibility, high degree of sensitivity and diplomacy, good organizational skills, experience in use of computer technology, and/or other communication supports as appropriate, ability to deal with potentially stressful and emergent situations.

Candidates must provide:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Diploma/Degree
• Transcripts

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, please click Apply.

ALL new employees will be required to submit a current original criminal background check (CBC) including a "Vulnerable Sector Screening" (VSS) issued within 6 months prior to commencing employment with the Board.

We thank all applicants, please not that only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.  Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity and sovereignty, including, but not limited to:

•  First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin.
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.