Hard Skills
AdvancedAmerican Sign Language (ASL) ProficiencyThe ability to communicate fluently using visual-manual language involving hand shapes, facial expressions, and body postures.
ExpertIEP Development and ManagementCreating and implementing Individualized Education Programs that define specific learning goals and accommodations for students with disabilities.
IntermediateAssistive Listening Device (ALD) OperationTechnical proficiency in setting up and troubleshooting FM systems, cochlear implants, and hearing aid interfaces.
AdvancedDifferentiated InstructionTailoring teaching methods and materials to accommodate different learning styles and levels of hearing loss within a single classroom.
IntermediateAudiogram InterpretationThe ability to read and analyze hearing test results to determine a student's functional hearing range and sound sensitivity.
AdvancedAdaptive Communication StrategiesThe use of lip-reading, cued speech, and visual aids to facilitate understanding for those with hearing impairments.