DEAF BLIND INTERVENOR - Temporary full-time

DEAFBLIND INTERVENOR

(Temporary Contract)

The Deafblind Intervenor is responsible for facilitating communication for persons who are Deafblind. The successful candidate will assist the student(s) to be active participants in school based programs and activities. The successful candidate will use the total communication approach to facilitate communication between student(s) and other students and staff, and to gain information about the visual/oral world around them. Including reinforcement of educational programs by adapting, or modifying classroom materials to meet the specialized needs of student(s) as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Experience working with students with complex needs. Assistance with daily living skills, including communication, re-positioning, feeding, occupational / physiotherapy, sensory activities, visual and auditory exercises. Toileting and lifting will be required. Ability to follow programming outlined in the IEP. Knowledge of data tracking. This is a physically demanding position.

School Maple Ridge Barrie

FTE & Hours 1.0 FTE or 35 hours/week.

Status Temporary

Schedule Full days – daily

Required Qualifications:

Two year college diploma specifically in Intervenor for Deafblind persons. Knowledge of and ability to use “Total Communication”. Experience working with students with sensory impairments. Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of cross-cultural issues of the deal and hard of hearing. Knowledge of cross-cultural issues of the blind. Basic skills in various software applications, e.g. MS Office, assistive technology.

Preferred: Experience working in an education environment. Alternative communication methods: Augmentative Communication. First Aid and CPR.

** This position works the school year. Locations are subject to change to meet student needs. The duties, responsibilities and requirements for the position are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the Job Fact Sheet for Deafblind Intervenor.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Cover letters may be addressed to the Principal listed above. Any application not received through the ATE web-site by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).


We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.


Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.