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Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities  (NOC 4215)
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Instructors and teachers of persons with disabilities teach children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities communication techniques, such as Braille or sign language, and rehabilitation skills to increase independence and mobility. They are employed in rehabilitation centres, specialized educational institutes and throughout the elementary and secondary school system.

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Instructors and teachers of persons with disabilities perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Instruct students who are blind or visually impaired in reading and writing Braille and in the use of special equipment
  • Instruct students who are deaf or hearing impaired in lip-reading, finger spelling and sign language, according to individual communication needs
  • Instruct students who are hearing impaired in formation and development of sounds for speech using hearing aids and other devices
  • Instruct individuals with physical disabilities and their families in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs and other equipment designed to minimize the effects of a disability
  • Assist individuals with intellectual impairments and physical disabilities to develop life skills, and provide job training and support.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Barrie, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Orillia, Waterloo, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, New Hamburg, New Tecumseth, Orangeville, Penetanguishene, Port McNicoll, Shelburne, Alliston, Ayr, Beeton, Buena Vista Park, Cardwell, Cookstown, Cumberland Beach, Elmira, Elmvale, Purple Hill, Rockcut, Rockwood, Starrview Acres, St. Jacobs, Tottenham

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Jobs for Instructors and Teachers of Persons with Disabilities in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region

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There are currently no job offers available in Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie Region for this occupation.

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