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Teacher - Deaf Studies/ASL (K-12)- 1.00 FTE- ONGOING
posted August 26, 2024
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations of Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish.
The Burnaby School District is the fourth largest in BC. The District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. The District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners through our established Burnaby Community & Continuing Education program. With more than 100 languages spoken in the homes of its students, the District is one of the most culturally diverse in Canada.
We have exceptional talent in our District and pride ourselves on being an engaging, collaborative, and supportive employer, as well as a progressive leader in education. We offer and welcome employees to take the opportunity to develop their careers within our District. There are many opportunities for those employees that possess the qualifications and capability to access positions of advancement. Employees are supported throughout their careers to engage in professional development opportunities by encouraging learning on assigned professional development days, providing professional development workshops, and providing the opportunity for reimbursement of external professional development.
The BC Provincial School for the Deaf is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in partnership with South Slope Elementary and Burnaby South Secondary schools. Working as a team, members of the BC Provincial School for the Deaf strive to develop the full learning potential and positive self-identity of each student. Value is given to Deaf heritage and each student is encouraged to become a responsible, contributing member of the Deaf and hearing communities.
The BC Provincial School for the Deaf is a Provincial Resource Program that is overseen by Burnaby School District. It is a K-12 school located at two sites, one elementary school and one secondary school.
Salary for this position will be based on the B.C. Teacher’s Collective Agreement and would range between $59,711 and $109,942 depending on certification and years of experience.
The successful candidate will have:
possess or be eligible for a valid BC teaching certificate
a Bachelor of Education Degree or academic equivalent
a master’s degree or diploma in the education of the deaf and hard of hearing or certification by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH); and
fluency in sign (A.S.L.) plus the qualifications for specific teaching assignments are required for the Provincial School for the Deaf
Application Details:
Your application should include your cover letter, resume, professional credentials, supporting documents, and a minimum of three reference. All applications should be forwarded through makeafuture.ca
The Burnaby School District values inclusion and embraces diversity as a strength. Our goal is for all individuals to feel a sense of belonging in a safe, supportive and welcoming community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, LGBTQ2+ and persons with disabilities.
