PRE SCHOOL EDUCATOR RESOURCE SERVICES - DEAF PROGRAM

One 1.0 Permanent position (Contract rated under the Provincial Schools Authority) A rewarding career awaits you with the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, Resource Services Department. We require a Preschool Educator Deaf Program to join our team. You will provide in-home educational/developmental program, services and support to families of Deaf/hard of hearing children from infancy to school age.Supports provided include: information to parents regarding language and literacy; mathematics; Deaf culture; educational placement(s); teaching and assessment strategies to enhance child development in areas such as language (American Sign Language and English) and literacy acquisition/development, and cultural/social/emotional growth. Experiences and knowledge of early childhood development will assist you, provide supports and liaison with other department staff/community/resources/ professionals. The following position is available:

Competition # PDSB24-033 Pre School Educator Deaf Program One 1.0 Permanent position , Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf, Resource Services Program - 255 Ontario St S, Milton.Position is available immediately.

What we are looking for: QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Certification of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;

Candidates who hold or in the process of obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Qualification and Registration will be considered;

Deaf Specialist/Teaching Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification;

Fluency in American Sign Language and English;

Primary division qualification.

ABILITIES: Ability to use ASL as a language of instruction;

Ability to write and present educational reports;

Understanding of principles of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education and spoken language principles and how it is related to play/inqiry based approach;

Understanding of math assessment, teaching and learning strategies related to early math development;

Understanding of ASL and English assessment, teaching and learning strategies related to early language and literacy development;

Ability to support and instruct adults (e.g., parents and care-givers) and very young children;

Ability to support families using knowledge of developmental milestones including those of: literacy, language (ASL and English), mathematics, well-being, belonging and contributing and language acquisition;

Ability to develop individual family education, summary reports and transition to school plans;

Ability to support families who have children with multiple exceptionalities;

Knowledge of and ability to use a range of curricula for early years in home based instruction including Early Mathematics, Early Literacy, CAROLINA, Well-being for early learners, etc;

Knowledge and understanding of delivering language and literacy programs using ASL and English; Understand and experience in providing support and resources related to First Nation, Mtis and Inuit and diverse groups in home-visiting program.

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;

Excellent observation and assessment skills;

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills;

Ability to stay and travel by air overnight to specified areas based on assigned caseload.

LOCATION: 255 Ontario Street S, Milton

AREA OF SEARCH: OpenPlease submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate Competition file number PDSB24-033 along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration by no later than 11:59pm on May 1, 2024 to: Please submit your application to the following email address: PSBjobs@ontario.caAPPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERMANENT AND REPLACEMENT TEACHERS IN THE PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS AUTHORITY TEACHERS (PSAT) BARGAINING UNIT PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES. Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by the Provincial Schools Authority Teachers (PSAT). Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.Note: The successful candidate 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: April 23, 2024

Closing Date: May 1, 2024

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