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Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch

Welcome to Ontario's Provincial and Demonstration Schools, a unique educational system devoted to serving students with special learning needs. As a provincial agency under the Ministry of Education, we are committed to providing specialized programs and services which allow students with special education needs the opportunity to fully participate in the total school experience including sports, music, recreational and leadership opportunities.

 

Quick Facts:

-   Special Education Schools

-   Ontario Curriculum

-   Elementary and Secondary

-   Southern Ontario

 

Our Schools

·   One English-language provincial school for the blind, low vision and Deafblind (Brantford)

·   Three American Sign Language (ASL)/English provincial schools for the Deaf (London, Belleville, Milton) 

·   Three English-language demonstration schools for students who have severe learning disabilities (London, Belleville, Milton) 

 

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are devoted to building a workforce that reflects our 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.

We offer accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

 

Oct 09, 2026
Temp Occasional/Supply/TOC
Short Term Placement Manager, W. Ross Macdonald School, Brantford
$75,185 - $105,116 yearly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Brantford, ON, Canada
Job ID: 250099  |  Competition #: PDSB26-150 Organization: Ministry of Education – Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: Brantford  |  Language: English Job term: 1 Temporary On-Call/Supply position (to work on an as-needed basis) Job code: I0712G – Social Services 116 Salary: $75,185.00 – $105,116.00 per year (salary is pro-rated based on actual hours worked) Apply by: Friday, October 23, 2026 11:59 pm EDT The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Resource Services and Outreach Programs hosts a series of Short Term Placement programs for students who are blind and/or visually impaired enrolled in local district school board programs focussing on a variety of topics aimed at the development of social, emotional, recreational and living skills. This position will, in conjunction with Resource Services and Outreach program administrators, assist in the development of meaningful...
Leadership Special Education K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 24, 2026
Oct 07, 2026
Part-Time
Teacher of the Deaf, Elementary (0.5 Permanent), Belleville
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Belleville, ON, Canada
Competition #: PDSB26-161 – Teacher of the Deaf – Elementary Teacher. One (0.5) Permanent position, Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville. Position is available September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority. Do you have an interest in the education of students who are Deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. Currently there is an exciting career opportunity available at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf – Elementary program in Belleville. What we are looking for: Qualifications: Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) (If no candidates with an OCT apply, other candidates will be considered); Deaf Specialist/Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and/or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification; Junior /...
Special Education Teacher Elementary
Expiration Date:
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 07, 2026
Temp Occasional/Supply/TOC
School Secretary, On-Call/Supply, Sagonaska Demonstration School, Belleville
$28.14 - $32.82 hourly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Belleville, ON, Canada
Job ID: 250110  |  Competition #: PDSB26-159 Organization: Ministry of Education – Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: Belleville  |  Language: English Job term: 2 Temporary – Irregular, On-Call/Supply position (to work on an as needed basis) Job code: 09OAD – Office Administration 09 Salary: $28.14 – $32.82 per hour (as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement) Apply by: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT “We are looking to hire 2 irregular on-call/supply positions” The Sagonaska Demonstration School, Ministry of Education is committed to providing a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow and discover. At our Demonstration Schools, we provide a specialized student lodging program for students with severe learning disabilities whose education needs cannot be met in their local school boards. The schools are known for being forward-thinking and...
Administrative Support K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 07, 2026
Full-Time Contract
Classroom Assistant, Robarts School for the Deaf, London
$24.61 - $27.14 hourly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch London, ON, Canada
Job ID: 250115  |  Competition #: PDSB26-031 Organization: Ministry of Education – Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: London  |  Language: English Job term: 1 Temporary Fixed-Term position (Available October 2026 until June 2027) Job code: U0114 – Classroom Assistant Salary: $24.61 – $27.14 per hour (as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement) Apply by: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT The Robarts School for the Deaf is a community-based bilingual/bicultural School for the Deaf, under the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, language, cultural and social needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. 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 education then consider this exciting employment opportunity. About...
Educational Assistant-EA Special Education K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 06, 2026
Full-Time Contract
Special Education Teacher, Secondment, Sagonaska Demonstration School, Belleville
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Belleville, ON, Canada
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Secondment Opportunity 1 Position available for 2026/2027 School year A rewarding opportunity awaits you with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Sagonaska Demonstration School in Belleville. Competition # PDSB26-160 – Special Education Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) – multiple positions, Sagonaska Demonstration School Sagonaska School is dedicated to providing quality education for students with learning disabilities in a student lodging setting. Currently we are looking for Special Education Teachers who wish to have a province wide impact to the education of students with learning disabilities. Employment opportunities in our demonstration schools come with: the chance to be part of a team of specialized educators recognized as leaders in the field of special education for students with learning disabilities specialized training in supporting students with learning...
Special Education Teacher Secondary
Expiration Date:
Oct 21, 2026
Oct 05, 2026
Temp Occasional/Supply/TOC
Student Support Counsellor, Student Lodging (Deaf Program), Milton
$28.58 - $31.44 hourly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Milton, ON, Canada
Job ID: 249958  |  Competition #: PDSB26-152 Organization: Ministry of Education – Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: Milton  |  Language: English Job term: 3 Temporary positions (to work on as needed basis) Job code: 50466 – Residence Counsellor 2 Salary: $28.58 – $31.44 per hour (as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement) Apply by: Friday, October 16, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Student lodging staff are invested in facilitating every student’s growth and independence. Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing? Do you have a background in child development, experience in a child care related field and can you communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL)? If so, this career opportunity with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch may be of interest to you. This position will require you to work afternoon, evening and up night...
Child & Youth Worker-CYW Sign Language K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 17, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
Full-Time Temp
Food Services Helper, Fixed-Term, Brantford
$24.40 - $26.23 hourly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Brantford, ON, Canada
Job ID: 249368 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of Education Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch City: Brantford Position(s) language: English Job term: 1 Temporary, Fixed-Term Position (Available October 2026 to June 2027) Job code: 50230 – Helper Food Service Salary: $24.40 – $26.23 Per hour* (*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.) Competition #PDSB26-142 The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Brantford Campus (W. Ross Macdonald School) operates school and student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities. About the job In this role you will: Assist in the preparation of...
Support Position K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 14, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
Full-Time Temp
Cook, Seasonal Position, Brantford
$25.62 - $27.70 hourly
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Brantford, ON, Canada
The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Brantford Campus (W. Ross Macdonald School) operates school/student lodging programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs of the individual children. Do you have experience preparing a large quantity of hot foods using commercial cooking methods and equipment and meeting individual special and multi-restriction diets? Are you an experienced Cook seeking regularly scheduled hours primarily during weekdays? If so, consider bringing your culinary expertise to this position where your primary role will be to prepare, cook and serve nutritious and appetizing meals. What can I expect to do in this role? Prepare a wide variety of foods through standard volume commercial cooking methods, using commercial cooking equipment, ensuring adherence to prescribed menus, work schedules and dietary requirements. Maintain cleanliness of...
Support Position K-12 Non-Teaching
Expiration Date:
Oct 20, 2026
Sep 01, 2026
Occasional/Supply/TOC
Teacher of the Blind & Deafblind, Supply (Qualified), Brantford
$262 daily
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch Brantford, ON, Canada
The Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch is hiring Teachers of the Blind and Teachers of the Deafblind on an on-call/supply basis (pool hiring) at the W. Ross Macdonald School for the Blind in Brantford, which serves students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision at both the elementary and secondary levels. Daily rate: Supply Teacher – certified: $262.09. Competition #PDSB26-133 – Teacher of the Blind & Teacher of the Deafblind, Supply, W. Ross Macdonald School, Brantford. Primary/Junior/Intermediate and/or Senior division qualifications required. You will: Provide individual/group programs of instruction for students who are blind, deafblind and/or low vision; Develop Individual Education Plans including curriculum expectations and assessment; Provide regular communication to parents regarding school and classroom activities; Participate in professional development activities. Qualifications: Must be certified...
Special Education Supply Teacher Teacher K-12
Expiration Date:
Jun 26, 2027
Aug 10, 2026
Occasional/Supply/TOC
Teacher of the Deaf, Uncertified (Supply)
$214 daily
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON, Canada
On Call Supply Opportunities – Pool Hiring Positions available for 2026/2027 School year A rewarding opportunity awaits you with The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch in one of our three (3) Schools for the Deaf: Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf (Elementary / Secondary) - Milton Robarts School for the Deaf – London Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf (SJW) - Belleville Our schools are dedicated to providing quality education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Currently we are seeking candidates who are interested in working under the direction of the Principal/Vice Principal to provide support to students within the classroom, provide supervision and must be able to respond appropriately when issues arise. Interested candidates must be available for on/call supply work. Daily rate: Daily rate of pay for Supply Teacher – uncertified is $214.25 Uncertified/Emergency Supply Teachers are utilized...
Sign Language Special Education Supply Teacher Teacher K-12
Expiration Date:
Jun 26, 2027
Aug 08, 2026
Occasional/Supply/TOC
Special Education Teacher (Supply), Milton Campus
$262 daily
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch 347 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON, Canada
On-Call/Supply Opportunities A rewarding opportunity awaits you with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Trillium Demonstration School for students with learning disabilities. Our schools are dedicated to providing quality education for students with learning disabilities in a student lodging school setting. Currently, we are looking for Special Education Teachers who wish to have a province wide impact on the education of students with learning disabilities who are available for on-call/supply work at the Trillium Demonstration School in Milton. Daily rate(s): Daily rate of pay for Supply Teacher – certified is $262.09 Competition # PDSB26-117 - Special Education, Supply Teacher positions, Trillium Demonstration School, Milton. Positions to teach Elementary/Secondary homeroom, and may be required to teach Math, English, History, Science or other courses as assigned – strong literacy skills, experience, and...
Special Education Supply Teacher Teacher K-12
Expiration Date:
Jun 26, 2027
Aug 08, 2026
Occasional/Supply/TOC
Teacher of the Deaf (Supply)
$262 daily
Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch 255 Ontario Street South, Milton, ON, Canada
On Call Supply Opportunities – Pool Hiring Positions available for 2026/2027 School year A rewarding opportunity awaits you with The Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch in one of our three (3) Schools for the Deaf: Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf (Elementary & Secondary) - Milton Robarts School for the Deaf – London Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf (SJW) - Belleville Our schools are dedicated to providing quality education to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Currently we are looking for innovative educators who are in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers and who are available for on-call/supply work. Daily rate(s): Daily rate of pay for Supply Teacher – certified is $262.09 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...
Sign Language Special Education Supply Teacher Teacher K-12
Expiration Date:
Jun 26, 2027