(PDSB26-126)
A rewarding opportunity awaits you at the
Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch, W. Ross Macdonald School where you can apply your specialized skills working with students with Acquired/Congenital Deafblindness.
Do you have a background in child development and experience in a childcare related field? If so, this career opportunity with the
Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch may be of interest to you.
- You will make it possible for students with Acquired/Congenital Deafblindness to access information and interact within their environment.
- You will maintain the student's rights to privacy and dignity and ensure personal safety is not compromised at all times, recognizing the constraints inherent working within a school/lodging setting.
- Secondary School Diploma with a Diploma of Intervenor for Deafblind or Support Specialist program certification from a recognized educational facility and/or equivalent training;
- Current First Aid, CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training and/or Behaviour Management Systems Training or equivalent.
Your background and experience enables you to meet the following requirements:
- Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL);
- Knowledge of Braille and Large Print Notes;
- Experience working with students with sensory impairment/learning /physical disabilities, and has a background in child development;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/policies/procedures/guidelines/practices that address student care and safety;
- Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals (i.e., Two Hand Manual Touch Cues, Concrete Cues and Picture Symbols);
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
