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Apply By: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 11:59 pm EDT Intervenor Job ID: 246773Posting status: OpenOrganization: Ministry of EducationDivision: Provincial and Demonstration Schools BranchCity: BrantfordPosition(s) language: EnglishJob term: 10 Temporary Positions (Irregular/On-call - to work on as needed basis)Job code: 02790 - Translator 1Salary: $1,265.46 - $1,512.25 Per week**Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.(PDSB26-103)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.About the job• 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.What you bring to the teamMandatory requirements• 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.Skills and Qualifications: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;Don't meet every qualification?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!How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibilityWe 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 initiativesaccessibilityAnti-Racism PolicyAdditional information:Apply by: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 11:59 pm EDTPosition details:10 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 10 months, 350 Brant Ave, Brantford, West Region, Vulnerable Sector CheckCompensation group:Ontario Public Service Employees UnionWork hours:Schedule 3.7Category: Education and TrainingPosted on: Friday, June 26, 2026Note:About security checks:A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.How to apply:You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. Send application to: PSBjobs@ontario.ca and quote Competition # PDSB26-103. Language requirements and assessment:All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.