Temp FT (1.0) Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (2026-27)

Qualifications and Experience

Valid BC Ministry of Education Teaching Certificate (or eligible for) Ability to participate in meetings within and beyond the regular school day to support learning Ability to plan and facilitate in-services or collaboration sessions with educators and Educational Assistants within and beyond the regular school day Masters degree or willing to enrol in a Masters of Education Degree in the area of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or certification by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH) This program and position are eligible for the BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Click for more information. Knowledge and experience with district practice for English Language acquisition, learning challenges / disabilities, and inclusion Skills and experience in working with different ethnic groups and families Successful experience using inclusive practices at a variety of grade levels with a strong working knowledge of Language Arts, Numeracy, and Social Responsibility instruction and assessment, as well as instructional practices that support social and emotional learning such as FRIENDS, Zones, Mind Up, Circle Talks etc. Proficient skills to support the learning environment with strategies for UDL, Differentiation of Instruction, Response to Intervention and Formative Assessment. Knowledge and ability to support the development of Annual Instructional Plans (AIPs) and Competency-Based Individualized Education Plans (CB-IEP) Demonstrated use of instructional technology to support all learnersAbility to carry out a variety of assessments, including classroom observation, administration and interpretation of norm-referenced assessment instruments, curriculum-based assessment and diagnostic teaching methodsKnowledge of methods for evaluating and selecting instructional materials suitable for students with a variety of learning needs Proven skills and understanding of needs such as Learning and Intellectual Disabilities and emotional, social, behavioural and developmental disorders Knowledge and ability to use Positive Behaviour Supports, Functional Analysis of Behaviour and Collaborative Model of Support processes to develop learning plans Demonstrated commitment to ALL students Experience and knowledge of the dynamics involved in a collaborative, professional and productive learning community at school and district level Knowledge and experience with data driven dialogue, school growth plans, and District Framework for Student Learning Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to relate well with teachers, students, parents, school-based teams and community members Confidence in working with challenging class compositions in co-planning, co-teaching, and team-teaching to support a positive learning environment Crisis Prevention & Intervention and Conflict Resolution training to support plans for challenging behaviours (or willing to receive training) Resourceful, creative, adaptive and organized to work in a variety of different environments, meeting a variety of different needs Being able to travel to all rural school is a necessity - must have their own vehicle DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Provide direct support to deaf and hard of hearing students for developing speech, language, listening and communication skills, academic, social and emotional development Provide classroom observations and assessments, and suggestions for classroom management Provide support and maintenance of hearing aids and FM communication equipment Support and guide Interpreters, Transcribers and Educational Assistants working with deaf/hard of hearing students Monitor hard of hearing students who are not receiving direct service Provide Sound Field equipment, and instruction on its use, upon the recommendation of the students' audiologist Provide liaison services with community agencies (Northern Health Hearing Clinic) and support groups Provide workshops to staff and to students, to promote a greater understanding of hearing loss and its educational implications Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, counsellors, educational assistants, and other personnel Interested applicants are required to supply Three (3) references Verification of qualifications (BC Teacher Certificate) Compensation $2000 relocation allowance for teachers from BC, AB and Yukon and up to $4000 for teachers from other areas. $3,500 recruitment allowance (paid over 10 months of the school year, based on the FTE) Salary as per collective agreement. Current salary grid is $72,720 - $118,770 Benefits as per collective agreement with option to enrol in medical, dental, extended health, and group life insurance. Benefits are employer paid based on FTE. For more information