Teacher of the Deaf, Elementary (0.5 Permanent), Belleville

Competition #: PDSB26-141 – 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.

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 / Intermediate division required to teach multi-grade (Grades 3–8) Physical Education.
• Previous experience teaching would be an asset.

Abilities

• Demonstrated experience teaching Deaf and hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities.
• Ability to develop and modify lesson plans, and to create IEPs 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: 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario. Area of Search: OPEN.

How to apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the competition file number PDSB26-141, along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration, by no later than 11:59 pm on September 22, 2026 to 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. The results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by PSAT. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.

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: September 9, 2026. Closing date: September 22, 2026.