Teacher Of The Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing (0.2 FTE)

Job summary

The Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing will consult with school teams to support the inclusion of students with hearing differences and coordinate Individual Education Plans. They are also responsible for providing direct instructional support, managing hearing technology, and facilitating professional development for staff.

Job details

0.2 FTE Position - Teacher Of The Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing will need: the ability to cope with ambiguity and rapidly changing demands; to be knowledgeable of current curriculum goals and instructional practices; to apply evidence-based supports and interventions; to participate in on-going professional development/in-service in both regular and inclusive education; to be committed to inclusion and knowledgeable about inclusive practices and supporting school teams in promoting inclusion of students with hearing differences; to have knowledge of issues relating to education of the deaf or hard of hearing; to adhere to current TDHH standards such as the current Association of Canadian Educators of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Specialist Standards. Key responsibilities of the Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing: participate as a member of transdisciplinary team and consult with school-based, District and community partners to assist with the inclusion of learners with identified hearing differences; interpret the learner's hearing differences and the implications of these hearing differences; assess the level of support required; coordinate and prepare Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for students designated with hearing difference; coordinate referrals for hearing assessments, British Columbia Deaf Education Committee (BCDEC), and Auditory Outreach Provincial Resource Program referrals, etc.; teach communication skills using multi-modal strategies/skills; provide curriculum-based instructional support through language development activities for learners requiring direct service; identify and order materials and technology and coordinate hearing technology repair; monitor learner use of hearing aids, FM systems and other technology that assists student learning and communication; provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the role of Education Assistants and/or Educational Visual Language Interpreters in the implementation of strategies for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing; provide or arrange professional development/in-service surrounding hearing and hearing differences for learners, teachers and paraprofessionals; provide consultation for parents of learners with hearing differences; model and provide information regarding inclusive practices. Minimum Academic Qualifications/Experience valid B.C. Teaching Certificate; diploma or Master's degree in Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing; minimum of two years satisfactory teaching experience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience satisfactory experience as a Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing; satisfactory teaching experience where inclusion was a significant focus; fluency in American Sign Language. Salary range is $59,711 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Note: Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

What you’ll do

The Teacher of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing will consult with school teams to support the inclusion of students with hearing differences and coordinate Individual Education Plans. They are also responsible for providing direct instructional support, managing hearing technology, and facilitating professional development for staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid B.C. Teaching Certificate and a diploma or Master's degree in Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. A minimum of two years of satisfactory teaching experience is required for this position.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Deaf education
• Hard of hearing support
• Inclusive education
• Individual education plans
• Communication skills
• Multi-modal strategies
• Curriculum development
• Instructional support
• Hearing technology
• Consultation
• Transdisciplinary collaboration
• American sign language
• Assessment
• Professional development

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services

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