Teacher of the Deaf

 TEACHER OF THE DEAF Two 1.0 Permanent positions - Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – SecondaryPositions are available September 1, 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 positions are available for Septemeber 1, 2026: Competition #: PDSB26-098:  Teacher of the Deaf, Two 1.0 Permanent positions, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Secondary program, MiltonPositions are available September 1, 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;·       Family Studies, Physical Education, History/Geography qualifications preferred;·       Special Education qualifications 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, OntarioArea of Search: OPEN Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number PDSB26-098 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11:59 pm on June 25, 2026 to: Send applications to: PSBjobs@ontario.ca                                                                                               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 17, 2026Closing date:  June 25, 2026Clearance No:  N/A