On Friday 31 October, Victoria celebrates World Teachers' Day, a time when we honour the dedication and passion of teachers who ensure that our students have the best possible education.
We also celebrate Teachers of the Deaf in Victoria, who play an essential role in providing specialist education and support for more than 4,000 deaf and hard of hearing students.
As qualified teachers with an additional Master's level qualification in Special Education and/or deafness studies, Teachers of the Deaf apply their specialised knowledge and skills to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students are provided with optimal access to learning in their classroom environments.
Teachers of the Deaf in Victoria work in a variety of educational settings such as Schools for the Deaf, Deaf Facilities, early intervention and early education programs, and as Visiting Teachers.
The Teacher of the Deaf role requires in-depth knowledge of the school curriculum and an understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching that meet the specific learning needs of deaf students across their full range of abilities.
These highly qualified teachers have specialised knowledge in the language, communication, and social-emotional development of deaf and hard of hearing children and have a deep understanding of the impact of deafness on development.
Read more about the specialised skills of Teachers of the Deaf in the Teacher of the Deaf Elaborations to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
To learn more about how to become a Teacher of the Deaf, visit the AATD (Australian Association of Teachers of the Deaf) website
