Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB) in Ontario offers a unique educational system devoted to providing quality education to Deaf, hard of hearing, Blind, low vision, Deafblind students and students with learning disabilities in a student lodging setting. These specialized programs and services provide resources to families and allow students with special education needs to fully participate in the total school experience, including sports, music, recreational and leadership opportunities.
Quick Facts:
- Special Education Schools
- 7 specialized schools
- 4 campuses
- Ontario Curriculum
- Small class sizes and exceptional resources
- Elementary and Secondary
- English and French
- Southern Ontario
PDSB Schools
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One English-language provincial school for the Blind, low vision and Deafblind (Brantford)
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Three American Sign Language (ASL)/English provincial schools for the Deaf and hard of hearing (London, Belleville, Milton, Ottawa)
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Three English-language demonstration schools for students who have severe learning disabilities (London, Belleville, Milton)
Resources
PDSB provides preschool services for children with hearing and visual impairments, teacher training, and accessible learning materials for students with disabilities and their families, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed.
Why PDSB?
Become part of a world-class team and an education centre of excellence recognized as a leader in Deaf, Blind, Deafblind, and Learning Disabilities Education. PDSB offers numerous employee benefits, including a comprehensive salary and benefits package, commitment to your professional and personal growth, health and wellness initiatives, a rewards and recognition program, and more.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:
PDSB is an equal opportunity employer that respects the dignity and worth of all their employees. They are devoted to building a workforce that reflects their communities by promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code, we offer accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment.
Opportunities
There are many different employment opportunities available in the following categories:
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School Administration
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Teachers
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Administrative & Support Services
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School Support Services
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Student Lodging Support Services
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Clinical & Student Health Services
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Resource Services Program
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Maintenance & Operations
If you are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career and would like to be part of a specialized team recognized as leaders in the field of Deaf, hard of hearing, Blind, low vision, Deafblind and learning disabilities, then consider an employment opportunity with the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch (PDSB).
