Vision Support Specialist Teacher

2 days ago

Albury City Council, Australia beBeeTeaching Full time
Specialist Vision Support Role

The role of a Specialist Vision Support Teacher involves providing expert teaching, advice, and resources to ensure students with vision impairment are able to access, engage, and succeed in their learning.

The Specialist Vision Support Teacher will provide targeted teaching and support for students with vision impairment, including braille, large print, tactile graphics, and assistive technologies. This includes delivering training and support for staff and students on the integration of assistive technologies into teaching and learning.

  • Provide specialist instruction in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) strategies and reinforce student programs in collaboration with external O&M providers.
  • Conduct environmental audits of classrooms, learning spaces, specialist areas, and campuses, providing advice on accessibility, safety, and inclusive participation.
  • Support students to navigate OSG's Learning to Learn framework, including scaffolding independence, building self-directed learning skills, and guiding students to manage transitions between learning zones.
Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Deliver targeted teaching and support for students with vision impairment, including braille, large print, tactile graphics, and assistive technologies.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for balancing traditional braille literacy and progressive use of assistive technology.
  • Lead the integration of assistive technologies into teaching and learning, providing training and support for students and staff.
  • Provide specialist instruction in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) strategies and reinforce student programs in collaboration with external O&M providers.
  • Conduct environmental audits of classrooms, learning spaces, specialist areas, and campuses, providing advice on accessibility, safety, and inclusive participation.
  • Support students to navigate OSG's Learning to Learn framework, including scaffolding independence, building self-directed learning skills, and guiding students to manage transitions between learning zones.
Essential Requirements

The following essential requirements must be met:

  • Current NESA teacher accreditation (or eligibility).
  • Qualifications and/or significant experience in the education of students with vision impairment.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach braille and/or large print, and to integrate specialist assistive technologies.
  • Ability to design and implement a strategic balance between traditional braille literacy and progressive use of assistive technology.
  • Specialist knowledge of Orientation and Mobility strategies, including how to apply and reinforce O&M in school contexts.
  • Ability to conduct accessibility and environmental audits and provide practical advice for adjustments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, families, and agencies.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following desirable qualifications and experience would be highly regarded:

  • Experience working with students with complex needs in addition to vision impairment.
  • Knowledge of NCCD processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience leading professional learning and mentoring staff.

Attractive remuneration and employment benefits, great work-life balance, small school communities, dedicated Teacher Academy for professional learning, pioneering technology, high academic performance culture, commitment to providing a safe and caring working and learning environment.

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