Teacher of the Deaf (Oral Language), 0.5 Permanent position, Competition #PDSB26-163

Posted on 10/23/2026

TEACHER OF THE DEAF (Oral Language)

0.5 Permanent position - Robarts School for the Deaf

Position is available immediately

(Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)

Do you hold expertise, experience, and interest in the education of students who are deaf? Consider bringing your qualified 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.

- Competition #PDSB26-163 - Teacher of the Deaf – 0.5 Permanent Position

Position to teach Oral Language – Primary/Junior/ Inter mediate division qualifications required, Fluency in ASL or willingness to obtain.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
- 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) ;




- 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-bicultural education for Deaf students;
- Ability to deliver Oral language lessons;
- 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 behavioural management techniques;
- Ability to write and present education materials and lesson plans using excellent interpersonal and communication skills including fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English;
- 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;
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and to work with students with multi exceptionalities.

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.

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