Teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing provide consultation services to district staff members depending on the specifications of a student’s individualized education plan (IEP). The consultation focuses on mitigating the impact of a child’s hearing loss on their access to auditory information within the classroom environment. Consultation may include identifying common accommodations for students with hearing impairments such as providing the teacher and student with an FM system and making sure the child is sitting in the most ideal location in the classroom.

Teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing provide direct instruction to students as per their IEPs. Direct instruction is typically in the areas of reading, written language, self-advocacy, or other areas which are most commonly impacted by a student’s hearing loss. Service time for direct instruction is determined by the specific goals written on student IEPs.

Teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing support evaluation teams by conducting classroom observations, administering formal and informal assessments, assisting in helping to obtain current audiological information and summarizing their findings in a report, which is considered by eligibility teams.