TEACHER OF THE DEAF (Competition # PDSB26-066)

TEACHER OF THE DEAF 1.0 Permanent position - Robarts School for the Deaf, London, ON (Competition # PDSB26-066) Posted on 05/13/2026

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

1.0 Permanent position - Robarts School for the Deaf

Position is available September 1, 2026

(Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)

Do you hold expertise, experience, and interest in the education of students who are deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently the following exciting career opportunity is available at the Robarts School for the Deaf in London, which serves deaf students living in student lodging in a school setting.

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.

• Competition #PDSB26-066 - Teacher of the Deaf – One – 1.0 Permanent Position

Primary/Junior and/or Intermediate qualifications required, Fluency in ASL or willingness to obtain.

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);
• Primary, Junior and/or Intermediate qualifications required;
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) (NOTE:PDSB will consider teacher candidates who express a willingness to obtain ASL language fluency).

ABILITIES:

• Ability to use ASL as a language of instruction;
• Ability to apply an in depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf students;
• Ability to teach Deaf/hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities;
• Ability to develop lesson plans, make accommodations and modifications as needed;
• Ability to develop IEP goals from assessment data;
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of classroom management techniques;
• Ability to write and present educational materials using excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and to work with students with multi-exceptionalities;
• Ability to assess students' knowledge and skills, and to apply the assessment data to instructional next steps.
• Ability to deliver curriculum expectations, including accommodations and/or modifications to assist students’ learning and to conduct student assessments.

LOCATION: 1515 Cheapside Street, London, Ontario, N5V 3N9

AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN

Please submit a cover letter, your resume outlining qualifications, experience and an up to date copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification to email: Psbjobs@ontario.ca Your cover letter must clearly identify the competition number you are applying to (PDSB26-066) and be received by no later than 11:59pm on May 22, 2026.

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 applicants 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: May 13, 2026

Closing Date: May 22, 2026