TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Milton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf for a replacement position at the Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf. This role requires specialized skills in teaching Deaf students, including experience with multiple exceptionalities, and a commitment to obtaining fluency in American Sign Language.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Ability to develop IEPs for Deaf students.
• Proficiency in English and willingness to learn ASL.

Responsibilities

• Teach Technical Studies to Deaf students.
• Modify lesson plans for Deaf students' needs.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Teaching Deaf students

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Behavioral management strategies

Education

Valid Certificate of Registration from Ontario College of Teachers

Deaf Specialist qualification or in process of obtaining

Technological Studies qualifications

Job description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF One - 1.0 Replacement position -Technological Studies Teacher Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – Secondary, Replacement contract, Milton (Competition PDSB25-078)

Posted on 06 / 09 / 2025

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

One - 1.0 Replacement position -Technological Studies Teacher

Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – Secondary

Position is available immediately until August 31, 2025

with possibility of extension September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026)

Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)

Do you have interest in the education of students who are Deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently there are exciting career opportunities available at Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – Secondary program in Milton.

The following position is available immediately :

Competition # : PDSB25-078 : Teacher of the Deaf, 1.0 Replacement position, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary program, Milton

• NOTE : PDSB is currently inviting applications from OCT qualified teachers who are interested and willing to obtain the Deaf Specialist. Less than ASL fluency required for the position may be supported with an ASL / English Interpreter in the classroom while the successful candidate becomes fluent in ASL.
• Position is available immediately until August 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension for the 2025 / 2026 School year).Technological studies teachers in the following disciplines may apply :
• Communications Technology
• Computer Technology
• Green Industries
• Hospitality
• Manufacturing Technology
• Technological Design
• Transportation Technology
• Construction Technology

What we are looking for :

Qualifications :

• Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Deaf Specialist / Teaching Students Who Are Deaf Specialist or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification; NOTE : PDSB will consider teacher candidates who are currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification and / or who express a willingness to obtain) ;
• Technological Studies required;
• Intermediate qualifications (7-8 / 9-10) and / or; Senior Division qualifications (11-12) recommended.

Abilities :

• Demonstrated experience teaching Deaf / hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities;
• Ability to develop and modify lesson plans, and to create IEP’s to effectively teach Deaf students;
• An in-depth knowledge of the principles of teaching Deaf students;
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of behavioural management strategies;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL); (NOTE : PDSB will consider teacher candidates who express a willingness to obtain ASL language fluency).
• Ability to apply an in depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf students;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and work with students with multiple exceptionalities.

Area of Search : OPEN

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number

PDSB25-078 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than June 17, 2025.

APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERMANENT AND REPLACEMENT TEACHERS IN THE PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS AUTHORITY TEACHERS (PSAT) BARGAINING UNIT PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by the Provincial Schools Authority Teachers (PSAT).

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

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

Posting date : June 9, 2025

Closing date : June 17, 2025

Clearance No : N / A

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Teacher Of The Deaf • Milton, Ontario, Canada