Braille Specialist

Scope and Summary

For many Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, braille is the key to literacy and independence. The Braille Specialist teaches uncontracted and contracted braille to individuals with vision loss in British Columbia.

II. Essential Functions

This position entails, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering braille instruction—both virtually and in person at the New Westminster office or in the home—to individuals with vision loss and Deaf Blind clients.

• Introducing and reinforcing practical, everyday applications of braille for new learners and clients seeking to upgrade their skills.

• Ensuring that all instruction follows a structured, goal based curriculum tailored to each learner’s assessed needs and skill development.

• Meeting biweekly with the Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to review caseloads and discuss each student’s progress.

• Collaborating with the CVRT to obtain necessary teaching materials (e.g., braille instruction books, paper, braillers) to support adult braille learners.

• Increasing awareness of, and assisting individuals with referrals to external services, such as CNIB programs, Hadley, and other community resources.

• Completing administrative tasks, including documentation of clinical interactions, lesson plans and lesson notes.

Requirements

III. Qualifications

· Certification Contracted Braille

· Proficient in Unified English Braille (UEB)

· Minimum two years experience teaching braille

· Knowledgeable about relevant technology – electronic braille displays, portable devices and apps, etc.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Demonstrated decision making and professional judgement

· Resourceful, results orientated and flexible

· Excellent analytical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills

· Self-directed, organized, and excellent attention to detail

· Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team

· Proficient in using virtual platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications

· Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field an asset

Benefits

At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently — and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer:

Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women and 2

SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, please contact . We’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion, transferable skills, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening, assessment, or selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.