TEACHER OF THE DEAF, Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf

TEACHER OF THE DEAF 

1.0 Permanent position – Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf

Position is available immediately

(Contracts rated under the Provincial Schools Authority)

Do you have an interest in the education of students who are Deaf?  Consider bringing your professional expertise to the Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch.  Currently there is an exciting career opportunity available at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf – Elementary program in Belleville.

The following position is available:

• Competition #: PDSB26-073:  Teacher of the Deaf, 1.0 Permanent position, Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf, Belleville. Position will require you to have primary/junior qualifications.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications:

• Valid Certificate of Registration and Qualifications from the Ontario College of Teachers;
• Deaf Specialist/Teaching Students Who Are Deaf Specialist or currently engaged in completing the requirements for the specialist qualification;
• Primary/Junior qualifications required.

  Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience teaching Deaf/hard of hearing students in academic programs and programs for students with multiple exceptionalities;
• Ability to develop and modify lesson plans, and to create IEP’s to effectively teach Deaf students;
• An in-depth knowledge of the principles of teaching Deaf students;
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom and students using a variety of behavioural management strategies;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL);
• Ability to apply an in depth knowledge of bilingual-biliteracy-bicultural education for Deaf students;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and work with students with multiple exceptionalities.

Location: 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario

Area of Search:  OPEN

Please submit a cover letter and resume quoting the appropriate  Competition file number

PDSB26-073along with an updated copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate of Registration  by no later than 11:59 pm on June 4, 2026 to:

Send applications to:  View email address on jobsineducation.com

APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERMANENT AND REPLACEMENT TEACHERS IN THE PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS AUTHORITY TEACHERS (PSAT) BARGAINING UNIT PRIOR TO CONSIDERING EXTERNAL CANDIDATES.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill future vacancies represented by the Provincial Schools Authority Teachers (PSAT).

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Late applications will be declined .

Note:  The successful candidate (s) 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:  May 27, 2026

Closing date:  June 4, 2026

Clearance No:  N/A