Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Kamloops-Thompson; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 73 is looking for a full-time Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing for the 2025-2026 school year. This itinerant position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, implementation of educational plans, and support for students with hearing differences. Qualified candidates must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate and preferably have a strong background in American Sign Language, along with recent teaching experience in inclusive settings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate.
• Requires a Diploma or Master's in Education of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing.
• Minimum of 2 years recent classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a transdisciplinary team and consult with partners for inclusion.
• Coordinate and prepare Individual Education Plans for students.
• Monitor use of hearing aids and assistive technologies.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Classroom Management

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Consultation Skills

Education

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Diploma or Masters degree in Education of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Certification by CAEDHH

Job description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF / HARD OF HEARING 2025-2026

1.0 FTE CONTINUING

The District is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing. This is an itinerant district position working out of the Henry Grube Education Centre effective immediately. Travel will be required.

This is a position of Special Responsibility and will be filled by competition.

Services provided by this position include :

• Participate as a member of transdisciplinary team and consult with school-based District and community partners to assist with the inclusion of learners with identified hearing differences;

Interpret the learners hearing differences and implications of these hearing differences

Assess the level of support required

Coordinate and prepare Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students designated with hearing difference

Coordinate referrals for hearing assessments BC Deaf Education Committee (BCDEC) and Auditory Outreach Provincial Resource Program (POPDHH) referrals etc.

Identify and order materials and technology and coordinate hearing technology repair

Monitor learner use of hearing aids FM systems and other technology that assists student learning and communication

Provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the role of Education Assistants in the implementation of strategies for students who are Deaf / Hard of hearing

Provide or arrange professional development / in service surrounding hearing and hearing differences for learners teachers and paraprofessionals

Provide consultation for parents of learners with hearing differences

Model and provide information regarding inclusive practices

Help develop self-advocacy for students with identified hearing differences

Coordinate Kindergarten hearing screenings and referrals

Qualifications :

Valid BC Teaching Certificate

Diploma or Masters degree in Education of the Deaf / Hard of Hearing or certified by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH)

Recent Classroom Teaching Experience (minimum 2 years)

Valid BC Drivers License

Fluency in American Sign Language (Preferred)

The starting annual salary for this Teacher position ranges from $64594 to $106217 prorated to FTE. Placement on the grid is based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s) regardless of the gender age sexual orientation religion racial origin marital status and / or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick .

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 64594 - 106217

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