Description
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-24-580
Location/Dept.: Inclusive Learning
FTE 0.50
Start Date: As soon as possible
Term of Employment: Continuing
Posted: November 5, 2024
Application Deadline: 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 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 shunt@deltaschools.ca.
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