Deaf Blind Intervenor

Deaf Blind Intervenor (DBI) - TEMPORARY

Job code - 7230

Pay Band: Six(6-MV1)

Band Rate Range: $ $37.04 per hour

Rates as of September 1, 2025

Start Date: January 28, 2026

End Date: March 12, 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Location: Lydia Trull P.S. (80 Avondale Dr. Courtice, ON.)

This posting is for an existing temporary vacancy within our organization.

PURPOSE:

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools' priority of student achievement and the Board's mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation.

The purpose of the Deaf Blind Intervenor position is to assist with the delivery of academic, social physical, emotional, and behavioural programs for an individual student who is deaf and/or blind.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

• Implements an individualized program to establish language concept development, providing one-on-one support as eyes and ears for students and acting as translator, facilitator, and interpreter, utilizing the total communication approach.
• Provides activities/strategies for stimulate residual hearing and vision addressing sensory integration and changes in functional levels, introducing a variety of sensory stimulants and providing training in the same.
• Conducts Life Skills outings.
• Provides resource services to school and Board staff on issues relates to the needs of a deaf/blind student.
• May provide input towards the student's IEP and report card attending team meetings, charting progress, and maintaining effective communication with professionals involved, as well as family.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the school principal and teacher.

Supervision: This position does not supervise.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) year College diploma.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year recent experience.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Advanced American Sign Language and Braille.
• A commitment to service excellence.

EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• School environment.
• Moderate amounts of physical danger/threats.
• Moderate attention to detail, concentration and observation.
• Some dealing with difficult people

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES:

• Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.
• Works independently to solve problems.
• Meets standards of productivity as defined for the level and the position.
• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and takes steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall task.
• Able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles within the organization.
• Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions. Demonstrates an ability to work independently.
• Accepts changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public perception of the organization. Follows through on commitments, and admits to mistakes.
• Maintains organized records, and makes efficient use of resources.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Works with an aim to support the system in attaining goals set out in the Board Action Plan.

You will be asked below to answer whether or not you have each of these qualifications and if needed, you will be asked to submit proof.

Note:

• Effective June 2012, the certificate programs listed above will be mandatory requirements and these training sessions must be completed in advance of application in order to be considered to have met the qualifications of this job. Please refer to KPR on the web - Documents & Forms - Document Sets - CUPE Job Descriptions.

• The three rates of pay (start - 90%, 3 months - 95%, and 1 year - 100%) are shown above each position posted in order to provide complete job rate information for permanent employees with less than 12 months service who may wish to apply for the vacancy.

KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, 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, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.