Teacher of the Deaf

Civil Service Commission; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Manitoba seeks a Teacher of the Deaf to work part-time with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Responsibilities include preparing course outlines, maintaining student records, and implementing Individual Education Plans. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Education, a valid teaching certificate, and proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Excellent knowledge of the Manitoba K-12 Curriculum and adapting learning outcomes.
• Strong understanding of bilingual-bimodal-bicultural programming.

Responsibilities

• Preparing a course outline and associated lesson plans for each assigned subject.
• Maintaining daily student attendance and records of student achievement.
• Preparing and implementing Individual Education Plans for students.

Skills

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

Special Education Certificate

Job description

Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning

School Programs, Program and Student Services

Winnipeg, MB

Advertisement Number: 30596

Salary(s): TF3 $32.63 – $41.07 per hour

Closing Date: July 27, 2015

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Teacher of the Deaf position involves teaching school subjects to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in a Kindergarten to Grade 12 bilingual-bimodal-bicultural school. It includes responsibility for instruction, learning and assessment of students following curriculum as established by the Department of Education and Advanced Learning.

This is a regular part-time (0.5) teaching position.

Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have a valid Manitoba teaching certificate
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Bachelor of Education and formal training in Deaf and Hard of Hearing education, suitable combinations of education, training and experience may be considered
• Experience teaching and working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Excellent knowledge of and experience working with the Manitoba K-12 Curriculum and with modifying or adapting learning outcomes
• Experience working with students with multiple challenges and developing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals
• A strong understanding of bilingual-bimodal-bicultural programming
• Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• The ability to work as part of an educational team
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills
• Special Education Certificate

Duties:

Teachers of the Deaf are responsible for teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, which may include any, or all, of the following:

• Preparing a course outline and associated lesson plans for each assigned subject.
• Revising texts to suit the language needs of Deaf students.
• Work with other professionals as part of a team.
• Maintaining daily student attendance, records of student achievement/progress and preparing report cards on a regular basis.
• Preparing and administering academic and behavioural assessment instruments.
• Reporting student progress to parents, administration and other staff, as required.
• Assigning tasks to Educational Assistants when necessary and providing direction for them.
• Preparing and implementing Individual Education Plans for students.