Teacher of the Deaf at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON

The Ministry of Education Invites Applications For The Following Position(s): Teacher of the Deaf 0.5 permanent position (Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority) Do you hold expertise, experience and interest in the education of students who are deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial Schools Branch Currently there is an exciting career opportunity available at Sir James Whitney School in Belleville, which serves deaf students in a residential school setting at both the elementary and secondary school levels This is a 0.5 permanent position available September 1, 2015Competition PSB15-029 - Teacher of the Deaf0.5 permanent position available September 1, 2015 ➢ Junior/Intermediate/Senior qualifications required You will: Provide individual/group programs of instruction for deaf children; Plan individual program needs as well as diagnosis and prescriptive teaching; Provide regular communication to parents regarding school and classroom activities; Participate in professional development activities.What we are looking for: Qualifications: Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers; Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Specialist qualifications, or minimum Part II and actively pursuing Specialist qualifications; Junior/Intermediate/Senior division qualifications. Abilities: Ability to teach deaf/hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities; Ability to develop/modify lesson plans, create IEP's to successfully teach deaf students; Ability to apply 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 techniques; Ability to write and present education materials and lesson plans using excellent interpersonal and communication skills including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL); Knowledge of Bilingual/Bicultural philosophy; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and working with students with multi exceptionalities Location: Belleville, Ontario

Teacher of the Deaf at Provincial Schools Branch - Ministry of Education, ON