Vision and Hearing Services
The Specialist Teacher
Holds specialist qualifications related to deaf, blind or deaf-blind;
Coordinates the development of IEPs for the above students;
Provides programming for integrated deaf, blind or deaf-blind students in their home schools;
Develops and provides learning materials for these students;
Facilitates acquisition and maintenance of specialized equipment;
Provides consultation and educational assistance/intervention training at the school level including providing in-service for teachers;
Collaborates with school teams and community partners;
Serves as a liaison with provincial schools; Coordinates specialized equipment requests.