Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Are you looking to work in a District that is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and creating inspiring educational experiences?

The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.

The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen.

We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.

Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations.

The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.

Salary is based on TQS category and years of experience, ranging from $60,625 - $106,217.

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Competition : T-24-586

Location / Dept. : Inclusive Learning

FTE 0.50

Start Date : As soon as possible

Term of Employment : Continuing

Posted : November 12, 2024

Application Deadline : 12 : 00 P.M., Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

The Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing uses strength-based and trauma informed approaches and a universal design framework to support elementary and secondary classroom teachers and support staff working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing collaborates with classroom teachers to support student success in the classroom environment including providing access to specialized equipment.

This teacher provides individualized instruction in areas such as social skill development, listening skills and various communication skills.

Additionally, based on the students’ individual strengths and stretches, provides individualized opportunities for students to develop the core competencies.

The Teacher of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing acts as case manager, developing and implementing education plans such as Individual Education Plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

This teacher enables students access to prevention and intervention related supports and services as per students social, emotional, physical, mental well-being.

This teacher coordinates specialized services for the student and family and liaises with Learning Services personnel and outside agencies in support of students and families.

Qualifications

Diploma or Master’s in the area of Inclusive Education with a specialization in the education of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Successful elementary or secondary level teaching experience.

Experience using a strength-based approach and a UDL framework to enable student access to curriculum learning in the classroom environment.

Experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans.

Current CPI training an asset.

All required documents must be submitted in your application which include :

resume

cover letter

copy of valid / pending BC Teaching Certificate

additional / supporting documentation

For more information on this position, please email Shannon Hunt, District Principal of Human Resources and Teaching Staff at [email protected].

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.