RESOURCE CONSULTANT – DEAF PROGRAM
1.0 Replacement position
(Contract rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)
Do you hold expertise, experience and interest in the education of francophone students who are Deaf? Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch. The Resource Services Program at Centre Jules-Léger School in Ottawa requires a Resource Consultant to support the Deaf program.
- PSB17-135 Resource Consultant- 1.0 Replacement position for the 2017/2018 school year
You will:
§ Provide educational and developmental support to families of Deaf and hard of hearing children from infancy to school age;
§ Provide information to parents regarding Deafness and Deaf culture, communication and educational options;
§ Develop strategies to enhance child development in areas such as language acquisition, communication, speech and auditory skills, signing skills and cultural, social and emotional growth;
§ Assess students and prepare individual educational programs of instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing;
§ Participate in case conferencing, IEP and IPRC meetings;
§ Provide information and training to community service workers, board personnel and other professionals relating to Deafness and Deaf culture, language acquisition and self-esteem;
§ Provide functional assessments for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and propose adaptive program suggestions including recommending and offering techniques for monitoring student progress and proper use of auditory equipment;
§ Conduct workshops and conferences on various topics relating to Deafness and Hard of Hearing;
§ Participate in ongoing professional development activities;
§ Provide professional leadership to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
What we are looking for:
Qualifications:
§ Valid certificate of registration and qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
§ Specialist Certificate as Teacher of the Deaf.
Abilities:
§ Ability to successfully teach Deaf students;
§ Ability to support students, families, district school boards, teachers and other stakeholders normally acquired through experience as a Resource Consultant/Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf;
§ Excellent knowledge of Ontario’s French Language education system, the Education Act, associated regulations and funding related to special education;
§ Ability to provide effective leadership;
§ Ability to write and present educational reports and facilitate a variety of presentations using excellent interpersonal, and communication skills, including proficiency in French and English (oral and written);
§ Proficiency in Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ);
§ Demonstrated ability to approach education as part of a team;
§ Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the province based on assigned caseload.
LOCATION: Ottawa, with extensive overnight travel throughout Ontario.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration and Qualification to Competition File No. PSB17-135 by no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2017 to:
Please submit your application to the following email address:
APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERMANENT MEMBERS OF THE PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS AUTHORITY TEACHERS (PSAT) PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Late applications will be declined.
NOTE: The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sector screening (dated within the last six months) as deemed suitable by the Employer, prior to the commencement of employment.
Posting Date: October 3, 2017
Closing Date: October 13, 2017
The Provincial Schools Authority is an inclusive employer
Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTRY OF TRAINING, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AND MAINTAINING A WORK ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES RESPECT FOR OTHERS, OPEN COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND ACCOUNTABILITY