Probationary / Permanent - Itinerant Teacher Deaf and Hard of Hearing (1.00 FTE) - Burlington, Canada - Halton Catholic District School Board

Description

ITINERANT TEACHER FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

1 FTE (1 Position)

COMPETITION #: T30-2024

POSTING DATE: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

This is an open job competition. An open job competition is an unrestricted job posting, open to all eligible teacher applicants that make application to the posting.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The successful candidate will report to the Superintendent, Special Education Services. The Itinerant Teacher for Deaf/Hard of Hearing will be responsible for assessment and support of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, collaboration with the Educational Audiologist to support implementation and use of equipment and technology, supporting educators and paraprofessionals in understanding and accommodating needs of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to promote student success and well-being.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of the Ontario Curricula and the flexibility/ability to work within a range of grade areas

Knowledge of Alternative Curricula for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, i.e. language development, articulation, and auditory skills development

Knowledge of and experience in working with personal and classroom amplification systems

Demonstrated successful classroom teaching experience, an asset

Successful experience when dealing with students with multiple exceptionalities, an asset

Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with parents and professionals

Strong organizational and record keeping skills

Certification as a Certified Language and Speech Learning Specialist Auditory Verbal Educator (Cert. LSLS AVed), an asset

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate of Qualification

Teaching Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Part 1, Part 2 and/or Specialist)

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

Resume and cover letter

A copy of your Certificate of Qualification.

Applications will be received by the undersigned until Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Andrea Hughes, Human Resources Services Partner, Human Resources Services

Halton Catholic District School Board

Posting date: May 1, 2024

Equity and Inclusion

The Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) is committed to supporting the development of a strong and equitable workforce, that will foster the success and well-being of our students, staff, and wider-Catholic school communities. We strive to uphold the values of equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. Although qualifications and experience will be determining factors in the hiring process, the HCDSB shall promote the hiring of qualified candidates from under-represented groups. To that end, we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Special Considerations

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Halton Catholic District School Board will provide accommodations to applicants who are selected to participate in our recruitment process. Such requests, outlining the nature of any accommodation(s) required, are to be submitted to Human Resources Services at hcdsb- or by phone at or Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.