POSITION : District Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
ASSIGNMENT : Resource - All Grades or Levels
FTE : 0.4
LOCATION : District Administration Office
EFFECTIVE DATES : Commencing September 1, 2025, and continuing
Basic Qualifications : The successful candidate will hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and be a member in good standing in the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch AND possesses one or more of the following :
Training Specialization : A District Resource Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has a valid teaching certificate with a Master's degree or Diploma in Education of the deaf and hard of hearing. They also are eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Educators for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH)
Related Teaching Experience :
- Demonstrated successful experience as a School Based Resource teacher / learning assistant
A Reasonable Expectation : based on a teacher's skills, abilities, professional development and overall classroom teaching experience, that the teacher will be able to perform the duties in a successful manner in collaboration with other professional staff
Additional Qualifications : Not required for this posting
Other :
See District's outline of roles and responsibilities belowBe the case managerWilling to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearingCommitment to working as a member of a SBTWilling to lead IEP meetingsWilling to support District initiatives and vision of inclusive educationUse of personal vehicle required for travel to schoolsA District Resource Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is able to provide demonstrated experience and ability in the following in order to support and train school-based resource teachers.
The Candidate should be able to provide demonstrated experience and ability in the following :
Interpretation and educational implications of audiological reportsSupport surrounding the procurement, care, use and performance of assistive listening devicesParticipation in meetings as a member of the student's educational teamProvision of workshops regarding the implications of hearing loss and the needs of deaf or hard of hearing individualsClassroom workshops about hearing and deafnessLiaison between the school and home to facilitate effective ongoing communicationContact with parents or guardians as necessary regarding areas of concern relating to the student's social, emotional, academic, vocational or audiological needsAssistance in arranging medical or audiological referrals and / or appointmentsAssessment / evaluation of a student's present level of functioningSupport and development of Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) for studentsDirect instruction, either within the classroom, in a small group or on an individual basis, focusing on academic or social / emotional areas of need, the use and care of assistive listening devices, speech and / or language developmentWork experience consultation and support (as appropriate)Opportunities to meet and / or communicate with other deaf and hard of hearing studentsLeading teams, liaise with outside agencies and maintain extensive records of meetingsAbility to support classroom teachers to integrate technology for the purpose of providing access to the curriculum for all studentsCollaboratively develop and assess programs and IEPs for students with a variety of exceptional needsTraining and experience in administering curriculum-based assessment and standardized assessmentsWriting summaries of assessment resultsFacilitating communication and coordinating services and resources through a school-based and working team modelMaintaining accurate and current records of all students receiving support services according to Ministry and District guidelinesOffering instructional support in or out of the classroom using resources appropriate of individual student needs and in accordance with Ministry expectationsTracking students with special needs from year to year and ensuring all students are accurately categorized according to Ministry and District guidelinesFollowing all policies, procedures and guidelines for Special Education services as defined in the Ministry of Education Manual of Inclusive Education ServicesWillingess to work as a member of the school-based teamWilling to support whole-school environmental initiativesCommitment to the school-wide Positive Behaviour support program as a form of addressing behaviour in the classroomThe DRTHH assists the District Principal of Inclusive Education in providing services to students and staff in the regular classroom as well as alternate environments and must be able to work in a collaborative and consultative manner with classroom teachers, principals, the school-based team, special education assistants and others.
The starting annual salary for the full-time Teacher ranges from $61,175 to $109,520 with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. We also offer a competitive benefits package and pension.
The Quesnel School District is an equal opportunity employer.