Occupation

251433 Teacher of the Deaf

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

251433 Teacher of the Deaf

Teaches academic and living skills to deaf and hard of hearing students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Supports students with equitable access to communication, learning and socialisation opportunities in a range of educational settings.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Uses teaching strategies based on knowledge of the implications of hearing loss on students' physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to improve student learning
  • Develops teaching activities that incorporate reasonable adjustments based on individual language levels, spoken and signed language modes, communication systems, and multimedia technology such as captions
  • Develops modifications to the curriculum and assessment needs to support the full participation of students who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those with additional disability
  • Applies knowledge and understanding of the expanded core curriculum for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, which may include managing personal audiological devices, and working with educational Interpreters and note takers