Hard Skills
AdvancedSign Language ProficiencyFluency in manual communication systems such as American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) to provide direct instruction and facilitate communication.
AdvancedIndividualized Education Program (IEP) DevelopmentThe ability to design, implement, and monitor customized educational plans that meet the specific legal and developmental needs of students with hearing impairments.
IntermediateAssistive Hearing Technology ManagementThe technical proficiency to operate, troubleshoot, and integrate FM systems, cochlear implants, and hearing aids within the learning environment.
AdvancedDifferentiated Instructional StrategyAdapting pedagogical methods and materials to accommodate diverse communication preferences, including oral, manual, and total communication approaches.
IntermediateAudiogram InterpretationThe skill of reading and analyzing hearing test results to determine how a student's specific hearing loss impacts their access to speech sounds.