The Teacher of the Deaf at Shenton College Deaf Centre, is responsible for a designated group of students.

They provide:

• academic support on an individual or small group basis (within or withdrawn from the classroom)
• guidance, information and resources to the mainstream subject teacher to empower the teacher in catering for the distinctive audiological, linguistic and emotional needs of students within the classroom setting
• collaborate with each subject teacher regarding special provisions/accommodations and the construction of specific educational activities or programs to enhance the learning of case managed students within the classroom setting
• construct IEPs in collaboration with each subject teacher and parents of assigned students –
  • conduct pre and post-intervention assessments
  • use pre-assessment to set intervention goals and guide intervention strategies
  • use post-assessment tools to gauge progress and report to parents and classroom teachers and make recommendations
• implement appropriate direct instruction programs for small groups of students
• participate in weekly staff meetings and report on the status of assigned students
• liaise with external agencies to co-ordinate education support efforts within and outside the school
• implement appropriate social/emotional programs or guidance for individuals or small groups of students
• as necessary and frequently communicate with parents to address issues as they arise
• seek and participate in professional development relevant to the position.