Teacher of the Blind_Deafblind Supply, Qualified

Pdsbnet; Brantford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford is seeking qualified supply teachers of the blind and deafblind to provide individual and group instruction to students with low vision.

Candidates must be certified and in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT); roles cover elementary to secondary with daily rate of 262.09 CAD, on-call pool openings; postings include competition PDSB26-133.

Qualifications

• Must be Certified and in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).
• Teaching Students who are Blind/Low Vision, Specialist & Teaching Students who are Deafblind qualifications, or willingness to obtain this additional qualification.
• Appropriate subject(s) and division qualifications for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual/group programs of instruction for students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision.
• Develop Individual Education Plans including curriculum expectations and assessment.
• Provide regular communication to parents regarding school and classroom activities.

Skills

OCT certification

Braille proficiency

Behaviour management

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Job description

Teacher of the Blind_Deafblind Supply, Qualified

TEACHER OF THE BLIND & TEACHER OF THE DEAFBLIND

On-Call/Supply Opportunities – Pool Hiring

Are you interested in the education of students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently there is an exciting career opportunity available on an as required basis at our W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford, which serve students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision in a student lodging school setting at both the elementary and secondary school levels.

Daily rate(s): Daily rate of pay for Supply Teacher – certified is $262.09

• Competition # PDSB26-133 - Teacher of the Blind & Teacher of the Deafblind - Supply- W. Ross Macdonald School – Brantford
• Primary/Junior/Intermediate and/or Senior division qualifications required.

You will:

• Provide individual/group programs of instruction for students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision;
• Develop Individual Education Plans including curriculum expectations and assessment;
• Provide regular communication to parents regarding school and classroom activities;

What we are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Must be Certified and in Good Standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT); teacher candidates with a Transitional Certificate or with pending OCT are welcome to apply;
• Teaching Students who are Blind/Low Vision, Specialist & Teaching Students who are Deafblind qualifications, or willingness to work towards obtaining this additional qualification.
• Appropriate subject(s) and division qualifications for the position.

Abilities:

• Ability and proven experience teaching students who are blind and/or low vision in academic programs and/or alternative programs for students identified with multiple exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply curriculum adaptations, methods, and learning materials to support students who are blind and/or low vision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders, including excellent interpersonal/communication skills and proficient braille skills.
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of behaviouralmanagement techniques.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Location: W. Ross Macdonald School – 350 Brant Avenue, Brantford. ON

Area of Search: OPEN

Only candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
• Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
• A criminal or other federal offence recorddoes not automatically disqualify youfrom the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.