Teacher of the Deaf, 1.0 Permanent (Science) SJW, Belleville, Ontario

Job Description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

One - Permanent Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf

Position is available September 1, 2024

Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)

Do you have an interest in the education of students who are Deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch.

Currently there is an exciting career opportunity available at Sir James Whitney for the Deaf program in Belleville for a Teacher of the Deaf.

NOTE : PDSB is currently inviting applications from OCT qualified teachers who are interested and willing to obtain the Deaf Specialist and ASL qualifications required for the position.

Successful candidates may be employed under a Temporary Letter of approval.

Competition # : PDSB24-108 : One (1) position, Teacher of the Deaf, Permanent, Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville.

Position will require you to have intermediate / senior division qualifications to teach Science. Fluency in ASL or willingness to obtain.

What we are looking for :

Qualifications :

• Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Deaf Specialist / Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (NOTE : PDSB will consider teacher candidates who are currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification and / or who express a willingness to obtain) ;
• Intermediate / Secondary qualifications required to teach Science.

Abilities :

• Demonstrated experience teaching Deaf / hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities;
• Ability to develop and modify lesson plans, and to create IEP’s to effectively teach Deaf students;
• An in-depth knowledge of the principles of teaching Deaf students;
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of behavioural management strategies;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL) or willing to obtain;
• Ability to apply an in depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf students;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and work with students with multiple exceptionalities.

Location : 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario

Area of Search : OPEN

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number

PDSB24-108 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11 : 59 pm on June 28, 2024 to :

Send applications to :

APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERMANENT AND REPLACEMENT TEACHERS IN THE PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS AUTHORITY TEACHERS (PSAT) BARGAINING UNIT PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by the Provincial Schools Authority Teachers (PSAT).

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.

Note : The successful candidate (s) will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.

Posting date : June 20, 2024

Closing date : June 28, 2024

Clearance No : N / A

Job Reference #

Competition # PDSB24-108

Position Start Date

September 1, 2024 About Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

Welcome to Ontario's Provincial and Demonstration Schools, a unique educational system devoted to serving students with special learning needs.

As a provincial agency under the Ministry of Education, we are committed to providing specialized programs and services which allow students with special education needs the opportunity to fully participate in the total school experience including sports, music, recreational and leadership opportunities.

Quick Facts :

• Special Education Schools
• Ontario Curriculum
• Elementary and Secondary
• Southern Ontario

Our Schools

• One English-language provincial school for the blind, visually impaired and Deafblind (Brantford)
• Three American Sign Language (ASL) / English provincial schools for the Deaf (London, Belleville, Milton)
• Three English-language demonstration schools for students who have severe learning disabilities (London, Belleville, Milton)

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism :

We are devoted to building a workforce that reflects our communities by promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We offer accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.