2026-10-16 Education Support Teacher, DHH

Toronto Film School; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan

Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits

Professional Learning Opportunities

Supportive inclusive culture

Job summary

Toronto Film School is seeking an Education Support Teacher (EST) – DHH to develop and deliver educational programs for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing. The role involves collaboration with educational teams and families to ensure individualized support for successful learning outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Deaf education and a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate, along with proficiency in American Sign Language. Benefits include comprehensive health and dental plans, access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan, and professional learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth who are DHH, including those with multiple exceptionalities.
• Ability to assess, develop, write, implement, and evaluate individualized programs.
• Comfortable with technology to ensure access to learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1, 2, and 3 support to educational teams and families.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and APSEA members on instructional practices.
• Maintain knowledge of assessment tools for learners who are DHH.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master’s degree in the education of learners who are Deaf or hard of hearing

Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate

Job description

Education Support Teacher (EST) – DHH

As an Education Support Teacher (EST) – DHH, you’ll play a key role in the development and delivery of responsive educational programs. You’ll work closely with educational teams, families, and community partners to support the development and implementation of programs that ensure individualized success for learners.

Responsibilities

• Providing Tier 1, 2, and 3 support to educational teams, families, and community of care partners to support learners who are DHH and are eligible to receive APSEA services.
• Collaborating and supporting the classroom teacher, other educational team members including APSEA team members, families, and community of care partners regarding inclusive, responsive and flexible instructional practices related to learners who are DHH.
• Providing support to families to enhance their child’s development and independence, encouraging and involving families in both program development and delivery.
• Maintaining knowledge of the use and limitations of assessment tools to support the authentic and comprehensive assessment process related to learners who are DHH.
• Supporting the provision of adaptive and access technology that allows for access, active participation, and self‑determination/self‑advocacy.
• Supporting processes to create a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.

Qualifications

• Has a Master’s degree in the education of learners who are Deaf or hard of hearing (or equivalent).
• Holds a valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate.
• Shows competency to support the Developmental Skills Inventory (DSI) – DHH.
• Has experience working with children and youth who are DHH, including those with multiple exceptionalities.
• Has experience and/or training regarding working with children from infancy to late adolescence.
• Has knowledge of issues relevant to deaf education.
• Brings strong experience in assessment, program planning, and delivery of individualized instruction.
• Has the ability to assess, develop, write, implement, and evaluate individualized programs.
• Has experience teaching in a variety of settings (e.g., school, home, early learning centres, community).
• Is comfortable with technology and access technology to ensure learners have access to learning opportunities.
• Possesses excellent English communication skills.
• Shows excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Is able to communicate effectively in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Works collaboratively and relates positively to children, families, early learning staff, APSEA staff, administrators, educational team members and community partners.
• Is culturally responsive, understanding the importance of cross‑cultural awareness, human rights, and diversity.
• Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism with regard to access and distribution of student information.
• Can work independently and be self‑directed with minimal supervision.
• Has access to a reliable mode of transportation; may require overnight stays. Regular travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• French Language skills.
• Experience and training in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Access to the Teacher’s Pension Plan.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits under the Nova Scotia Teachers Health and Dental Plan.
• Professional Learning Opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and embraced.

Note: an offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.