Teacher of the Deaf

Introduction

The Teacher of the Deaf position involves teaching school subjects to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in a Junior, Kindergarten to Grade 12 bilingual-bimodal-bicultural school. It includes responsibility for instruction, learning and assessment of students following curriculum as established by Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning. The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Duties: Teachers of the Deaf are responsible for providing instruction, learning, and assessment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. A detailed position description is available upon request. Teachers accept responsibility for instruction, learning and assessment of students in classes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students as assigned. Teachers must follow curriculum as established by the Department of Education, modify curriculum as required to meet student needs and may have to develop curricula for individualized programs or school initiated courses. Qualifications: Essential:

• Masters degree in Deaf and Hard of Hearing education (TF3), Bachelor of Education and diploma in Deaf and Hard of Hearing education (TF2), or Bachelor of Education (TF1). A suitable combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience teaching and/or working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience working with the K-12 Curriculum and with modifying or adapting learning outcomes.
• Experience working with students with multiple challenges and developing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• The ability to work effectively as part of an educational team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

Desired:

• Knowledge of bilingual-bimodal-bicultural programming.
• Special Education Certificate.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have or be eligible for a Manitoba teaching certificate
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check