“Teacher of Students Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing: a specially qualified teacher who:
- holds qualifications, in accordance with Regulation 298 to teach special education
- assesses, evaluates and prioritizes the needs of students identified as having mild, moderate and severe to profound hearing loss
- identifies student strengths, needs and learning styles
- makes recommendations to the school team and participates in the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC)
- assists with the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized programs and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), in consultation with school staff, Learning Services -Student Support staff, support agencies, parents/guardians and student, where appropriate
- provides direct and/or consultative services and/or monitoring in the least restrictive environment, for staff and children who are hearing impaired
- provides direct service (where appropriate) focused on expressive and receptive language, audition, functional literacy, and other communication/ language needs
- consults with parents, school personnel and community/support agencies
- consults with the Provincial Demonstration School Resource Services Department, as appropriate
- assists in the development of transition plans internally and externally
- delivers in-service training to staff, as appropriate
- accesses appropriate staff development opportunities, both within Bluewater District School Board, as well as specific to students who are hearing impaired”
