Intervenor for Students with Deafblindness 2023/2024

1 week ago

Aurora, Ontario, Canada York Region District School Board Full time

Position:
Intervenor for Students with Deafblindness 2023/2024

Work Location:
Various locations

Salary:
$ $33.56

Application Deadline:
June 28, 2024

Casual Positions:

On call, as-needed basis to cover absences of permanent employees ranging from daily occurrences up to 30 consecutive working days.


Temporary Positions:
This is a position that is available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days to replace a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave).

Permanent Positions:
These are full-time positions (35 hours per week).


We require staff who will be responsible for providing support to students with deafblindness which allows students to take part in, and benefit from educational programs.

The Intervenor provides access to and facilitates communication between students with deafblindness, other students, parents and staff using the student's preferred mode of communication.

Under the direction of a Regional Vision Resource Teacher, and in cooperation with the classroom teacher, the Intervenor reinforces the educational program by reinforcing concepts, adapting, and modifying instructional materials (visual and/or tactile) to meet the specialized needs of students with deafblindness in compliance with Board policies and procedures.


Major Responsibilities:


To receive and interpret information for students with deafblindness, in order to facilitate their participation in the visual/oral world around them.


To use a total communication approach to facilitate communication between the students with deafblindness, other students and staff, in order to support the required education and communication levels (this may involve signing, tactile signing, voice, Braille, object/visual/tactile cues, etc.).

To receive and relay information on behalf of students with deafblindness using a total communication approach.

To reinforce skills and concept development through concrete, meaningful and functional activities and interactions with others and the environment.


To provide reinforcement of the use of residual vision and/or hearing, while addressing sensory integration issues and changes in level of functioning, under the direction of the Regional Vision Resource Teacher.


To serve as a support person to the teacher in the development and implementation of the students' Individual Education Plans (I.E.P).


To deliver interventions or strategies as set out in the I.E.P as established by teachers, in consultation with other resource staff.


To assist in the promotion of interaction between students with deafblindness and his/her environment, fostering social growth, positive self image, and meaningful contribution to society.

To assist in the preparation and adaptation of materials and monitoring of programs.


To supervise and assist individual and groups of students during classroom activities, recess, lunch, field trips, excursions, bus and/or taxi arrival and departures, work placements and other situations as required.


To assist students with personal and medical care in accordance with current Board Policy and Procedure #662.0 which may include administration of medication, feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene, lifting and positioning, and assistance with mobility.


To assist the teacher and/or resource staff in dealing with behavioural needs of the students as outlined in Memo S33.

To assist with ongoing assessment of student programs and writing daily anecdotal reports and records, as required.

To attend meetings as requested.

To attend professional development sessions/training as required.

To perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:


Secondary School Graduation Diploma with a two year diploma in Intervenor for Deafblind Persons or Deaf and Blind Support Specialist Program is required.

Training in a Total Communication Approach is required.

Minimum one year related experience is required.

Training in de-escalation strategies (including CPI certification, where required), lifting and positioning techniques are requirements of this position.

Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

A general working knowledge of computers and Board approved/implemented software is require

Additional Information:


Employees are expected to work at least 30 days within the current school year to remain on the casual list.

Please note that hours of operation in our schools could start as early as 7:30 a.m. and end as late as 4:30 p.m.

The Board highly recommends that employees accept as many shifts as possible throughout the year to encourage advancement within the Board.

For your

information, a list of YRDSB Schools

is provided.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on

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