Intervenor (Deafblind), Brantford

4 Temporary Seasonal positions (September to June, recurring), duration up to 10 months.

A rewarding opportunity awaits you at the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, W. Ross Macdonald School (Brantford), where you can apply your specialized skills working with students with Acquired/Congenital Deafblindness.

About the job

• You will make it possible for students with Acquired/Congenital Deafblindness to access information and interact within their environment.
• You will maintain the student’s rights to privacy and dignity and ensure personal safety is not compromised at all times, recognizing the constraints inherent in working within a school/lodging setting.

Mandatory requirements

• Secondary School Diploma with a Diploma of Intervenor for Deafblind or Support Specialist program certification from a recognized educational facility and/or equivalent training;
• Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training and/or Behaviour Management Systems Training or equivalent.

Skills and qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL);
• Knowledge of Braille and Large Print Notes;
• Experience working with students with sensory impairment/learning/physical disabilities, and a background in child development;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care and safety;
• Excellent communication skills (e.g., Two Hand Manual Touch Cues, Concrete Cues and Picture Symbols);
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary: $1,265.46 – $1,512.25 per week (as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement).

Location: 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region. A Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

How to apply: Send your cover letter and resume (combined, maximum five pages) to PSBjobs@ontario.ca and quote Competition #PDSB26-126. Be sure to quote the Job ID (248949). OPS employees must quote their WIN Employee ID.

Apply by: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT.