TEACHER OF THE DEAF (# PDSB26-016)

TEACHER OF THE DEAF 

Two - 1.0 Replacement position(s) - Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf – Elementary

Positions are available immediately until August 31, 2026 with possibility of extension

(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 – Elementary program in Milton.

The following positions are available:

• Competition # PDSB26-016: Teacher of the Deaf, Two 1.0 Replacement positions, Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Elementary program, Milton
• ¨Positions are available for the 2025/2026 school year, with possibility of extension.

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 or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification (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);
• Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Division qualifications required.

  Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience teaching Deaf/hard of hearing students in academic programs and/or 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);
• 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, Ontario

Area of Search: OPEN

Please submit your cover letter, resume and an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification.  Your cover letter must clearly identify the applicable Competition file number PDSB26-016 and must be received by no later than 11:59 pm on February 5, 2026.  Please submit your application to the following email address: 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:  January 28, 2026

 Closing Date:  February 5, 2026

Clearance No: N/A