TEACHER OF THE DEAF - Lifeskills (# PDSB26-017)

TEACHER OF THE DEAF - Lifeskills

 (1.0 Long Term occasional position)

Position available February 17, 2026 to June 26, 2026

(Contract 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 and Demonstration Schools Branch.  Currently the following exciting career opportunity is available at the Robarts School for the Deaf in London, which serves deaf students living in student lodging in a school setting.

NOTE:  PDSB is currently inviting applications from OCT qualified teachers who are interested and willing to obtain the Deaf Specialist and ASL qualifications required for the position.  Successful candidates may be employed under a Temporary Letter of approval.

Position Available:

• Competition #: PDSB26-017 – Teacher of the Deaf, Long Term occasional position, Robarts School for the Deaf, 1 position – (Full time - 1.0) at 36.25 hours per week, available February 17, 2026 until June 26, 2026.

What we are looking for:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers (if no candidates with an OCT apply, other candidates will be considered);

• Deaf Specialist/Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (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);
• Lifeskills – Food & Nutrition KHI, Numeracy KBB, Literacy KEN & Exploring our Environment KSN
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) (NOTE:PDSB will consider teacher candidates who express a willingness to obtain ASL language fluency).

ABILITIES:

• Ability to use ASL as a language of instruction;
• Ability to apply an in depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf students;
• Ability to teach Deaf/hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities;
• Ability to develop lesson plans, make accommodations and modifications as needed;
• Ability to develop IEP goals from assessment data;
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of classroom management techniques;
• Ability to write and present educational materials using excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary  team and to work with students with multi-exceptionalities;
• Ability to assess students' knowledge and skills, and to apply the assessment data to instructional next steps.
• Ability to deliver curriculum expectations, including accommodations and/or modifications to assist students’ learning and to conduct student assessments.

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills;
• Understanding the principals of destreaming;
• Ability and willingness to travel to specified areas based on assigned caseload.

Location: Robarts School for the Deaf, 1515 Cheapside Street, London, Ontario

Area of Search: OPEN

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number PDSB26-017 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11:59 pm on February 12, 2026 by email: PSBjobs@ontario.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Late applications will be declined.

 Note: 

Additional Information:

• Vulnerable Service Sector Screening Requirement

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service).

A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

Posting date: January 30, 2026

Closing date: February 12, 2026