0.5 PRE SCHOOL EDUCATOR / 0.5 RESOURCE CONSULTANT

Jobs in Education; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Ontario is seeking a Pre School Educator / Resource Consultant to provide vital support for families of Deaf and hard of hearing children. The ideal candidate will be fluent in American Sign Language and hold valid teaching credentials from the Ontario College of Teachers. This role involves collaboration with families and educational professionals to enhance language and literacy skills. Start date is planned for October 2025, with application deadline on September 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Valid Certification of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is mandatory.
• Experience or knowledge related to Deaf culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational and developmental support to families of Deaf/hard of hearing children.
• Develop and present educational reports based on assessments.
• Support and instruct adults and students.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Understanding of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education

Ability to present workshops and seminars

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Valid Certification of Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers

Deaf Specialist qualification or in progress

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PRE SCHOOL EDUCATOR / RESOURCE CONSULTANT

Organization: Provincial Schools Authority, Resource Services – Deaf Program, London

Permanent position. Position is available immediately. Contract rated under the Provincial Schools Authority.

Responsibilities / Responsibilities and Supports

The Preschool Educator / Resource Consultant will provide educational and developmental support to families of Deaf / hard of hearing children from infancy to school age. Supports provided include information to parents, community agencies, and school boards regarding languages (American Sign Language and English) and literacy; mathematics; Deaf culture; educational placements; teaching practices and strategies to enhance students’ language and literacy (ASL and English) skills; and knowledge and understanding of language acquisition and language learning and cultural / social / emotional growth. Knowledge of childhood development will assist in providing supports and liaison with other department staff / community / professionals / educators.

Position Available

PDSB25-143 Pre School Educator / Resource Consultant – Deaf Program – One – Permanent position, Robarts School for the Deaf, Resource Services Program – 1515 Cheapside Street, London.

Qualifications

• Valid Certification of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Deaf Specialist / Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification;
• Fluency in American Sign Language – ASL competency;
• Primary, Junior and Intermediate division qualification.

Abilities

• Ability to use ASL as a language of instruction;
• Ability to write and present educational reports based on assessment (ASL language and literacy) to school boards, community agencies and provincial schools for the Deaf;
• Understanding of principles of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education;
• Understanding of principles of destreaming model;
• Understanding of math pedagogy, assessment, programming, teaching and learning strategies related to math development;
• Understanding of ASL and English pedagogy, assessment, teaching and learning strategies related to language and literacy development;
• Ability to support and instruct adults (parents and caregivers, school board educators) and students;
• Ability to provide students in school boards teaching practices, ASL assessment, instruction, instructional strategies, and programming;
• Ability to support classroom teachers using knowledge of developmental milestones including those of ASL and English languages, literacy, language, mathematics, well-being, belonging and contributing and language acquisition;
• Ability to present workshops, seminars, trainings related to ASL pedagogy and assessment and incidental learning;
• Ability to support students, families, district school boards, teachers and other stakeholders normally acquired through experience as a Resource Consultant / itinerant Teacher of the Deaf;
• Excellent knowledge of the Education Act, associated regulations and funding related to special education;
• Ability to provide effective leadership;
• Ability to write and present educational reports and facilitate a variety of presentations using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English (oral and written);
• Demonstrated ability to approach education as part of a team;
• Ability to develop summary reports and other forms of reports based on ASL assessment;
• Ability to support children with multiple exceptionalities;
• Knowledge of and ability to use a range of curricula in home based instruction including Early Mathematics, Early Literacy, CAROLINA, policy documents, and Growing Success;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Excellent observation and assessment skills in ASL, English, and literacy and math;
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to travel to specified areas based on assigned caseload / referrals.

Location

Location: 1515 Cheapside Street, London

Area of Search

Area of Search: Restricted to teachers currently employed by the Provincial Schools Authority.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number PDSB25-143 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11:59 pm on September 30, 2025 to:

Submission: Applications will be considered from permanent and replacement teachers in the Provincial Schools Authority Teachers (PSAT) Bargaining Unit. Applications to the following email address will be accepted. Note: The results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by PSAT. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.

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

Posting Date: September 22, 2025

Closing Date: September 30, 2025

Clearance No: N / A

Job Reference # PDSB25-143

Position Start Date: October 2025

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, low vision 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)

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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.