TEACHER OF THE DEAF (# PDSB25-180)

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial educational institution seeks a Teacher of the Deaf for a replacement position at Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton. The role involves teaching Deaf students and developing customized lesson plans. Candidates must hold a valid Ontario College of Teachers Certificate and can be engaged in acquiring specialized qualification. Fluency in ASL is preferred. The position starts immediately and lasts until August 31, 2026, with applications due by December 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Valid Certificate of Registration from the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Engaged in completing requirements for Deaf Specialist is beneficial.
• Fluency in ASL is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Adapt lesson plans for Deaf students.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Teaching Deaf/hard of hearing students

Classroom management

Communication skills in English and ASL

Creating IEPs

Bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education

Education

Valid Certificate from Ontario College of Teachers

Deaf Specialist/Teaching Students Who Are Deaf

Intermediate/Senior Division qualifications

Job description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

One 1.0 Replacement position - Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – Secondary

Position is available immediately until 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:

• Competition #: PDSB25-180: Teacher of the Deaf, One 1.0 Replacement position, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary program, Milton
• Position is available immediately until August 31, 2026

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.

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 or Hard of Hearing (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);
• Intermediate and/or Senior Division qualifications required;
• History/Geography, Social Sciences qualifications preferred;
• Spec Ed Part 1 preferred;
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred. (NOTE:PDSB will consider teacher candidates who express a willingness to obtain ASL language fluency).

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.

Location: 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, Ontario

Area of Search: OPEN

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number PDSB25-180 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11:59 pm on December 19, 2025 to: [e-mail]

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: December 11, 2025

Closing date: December 19, 2025

Clearance No: N/A