Description
YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Invites applications for the position of:
YOTBU LTO - TEACHER OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (DHH)
YOTBU LTO - Canadian Martyrs CES / Holy Spirit CES / Light of Christ CES / Notre Dame CES / Our Lady of Good Counsel CES / Our Lady of Grace CES / Our Lady of Hope CES / Our Lady of the Lake / Prince of Peace CES /St. Bernadette CES / St. Elizabeth Seton CES / St. Jerome CES / St. Joseph, Aurora CES / St. Nicholas CES / St. Thomas Aquinas CES / Cardinal Carter CHS / Sacred Heart CHS
FTE: 1.0
Effective: Immediately - Open ended
Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing support students with hearing loss. This support could be in a small class part-time or on a resource/withdrawal basis. The Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides and implements programming to develop the student’s language, speech and auditory skills. In addition, the consistent use of appropriate amplification is addressed and reinforced. Integration is a planned collaborative effort between the classroom teacher and the Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Required Qualifications/Experience:
- Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing qualifications or currently enrolled in a Deaf Education Program
- Knowledge of the Ontario Curricula and the flexibility/ability to work within a range of grade areas
- Knowledge of an Alternative Curricula for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students i.e. language, speech, auditory management, auditory learning, self-advocacy, pragmatics
- Experience in working with personal and classroom amplification
- Ability and willingness to drive to multiple locations
Desired Qualifications/Experience:
- Working towards Specialist Qualifications: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Regular classroom teaching experience
- Experience with assistive technology to support literacy and numeracy acquisition
- Strong working knowledge of literacy skills
- Experience working with special needs students
- Special Education, Part 1
Interested applicants may apply until 11:30 pm on the closing date.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.
Commitment to Equity YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment. We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.
Accessibility The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace.. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
Diversity and Inclusion
Consistent with the YCDSB’s commitment to fostering a diverse workforce, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are members of groups protected by the Human Rights Code. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.
Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to submit an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board (valid if issued within the last 12 months).
Mission Statement
Guided by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, in partnership with home and Church, we educate and inspire all students to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment.
Vision Statement
Our students will become creative and critical thinkers who integrate Catholic Values into their daily lives, as socially responsible global citizens.
Catholic Education Centre
320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211
John De Faveri
Interim Director of Education
