LTO Full Time (1.0) Temporary Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

THE FOLLOWING LONG TERM OCCASIONAL TEACHING POSITION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:

LTO - Full Time (1.0) -Temporary Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This date may end earlier and notice will be given to the successful candidate as required in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Work cooperatively with teachers and principals to support the students program within the context of the Ontario Curriculum
• Provide direct support to students with hearing loss
• Work with teachers to help make program adaptations to support students with hearing loss
• Provide inservice to individual teachers groups and students about hearing loss and its implications
• Provide guidance and facilitate in the establishment of current and innovative instructional and assessment strategies and tools
• Work effectively to integrate technology into teacher practice
• Liaise with parents and community partners to support the needs of students with hearing loss

Job Information:

• The position is based at Academic Services 345 Livingstone Street East Barrie and requires travel to any elementary school within the Board.
• Travel costs will be based from Academic Services to the schools.
• If the return distance on Board business on any given day is less than the return trip between the employees residence to the Academic Services work location the employee is not eligible for travel reimbursement.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ontario Teachers Certificate in good standing
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in either the Elementary or Secondary panel and have additional qualifications as Teacher of the Deaf
• Preferred qualifications: Oral and Aural Communication Specialist American Sign Language
• This position requires qualifications for teaching students who are deaf and hard of hearing and extensive experience working with and programming for students with hearing loss in addition to expertise in supporting the technology related to amplification equipment
• Have an up to date knowledge of amplification systems and other technology used by students with hearing loss
• Be able to work collaboratively as a team member in cooperation with other school personnel parents/guardians students and community partners
• Possess leadership flexibility and organizational skills
• Be able to maintain records of student intervention and equipment needs
• Work with students in the elementary and secondary panels
• Demonstrated well developed writing skills and knowledge of effective use of computers
• Demonstrated commitment to reducing and eliminating systemic barriers that impact student achievement and well being and integrating First Nation Inuit Metis education across the curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively to be comfortable making presentations to a wide varietyof stakeholders
• This position involves extensive travelling from school to school within the Boards jurisdiction therefore applicants must have a car and a valid Ontario Drivers licence.
• Ability to meet the demands of a flexible schedule

Applicants who hold the specified qualifications will be given priority in filling the the event there are no applicants internal or external after the second posting that hold all qualifications required for the assignment applicants with partial qualifications will be considered for the position.

If you are interested in this position please apply to the posting prior to the closing date and time.

In accordance with the Central Terms of the Collective Agreement related to Hiring Practices filling of long-term occasional assignments will occur without an in-person interview. The Board will staff long-term assignments from the 3 most senior qualified applicants who are available for the assignment if there are no supernumerary teachers or teachers declared redundant who are placed into this long-term assignment. Visit regularly for additional information and updates on our ongoing teacher recruitment process and other career opportunities.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at ext. 268 or via email at

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples Human Rights Equity and Anti-Racism and the elimination of Oppressive Practices in our schools our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual enquiries.

Applicants currently in a SMCDSB LTO that overlaps with the dates of this LTO will not be considered.

Kimberly Dixon Director of Education andMaria HardieBoard Chair