*Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education or related degree might be considered such as Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or Special Education with ability in or willingness to learn sign language.
*Valid North Dakota teaching certificate
*Ability to communicate with the deaf using various modes of communication including sign language and fingerspelling or willingness to learn sign language
*Knowledge of deaf culture preferred
*Prepare lesson plans to meet the needs of deaf students.
*Provide instruction using sign language, speech, and written language.
*Participate in the development of IEPs.
*Maintain record on students.
*Maintain communication with parents.
*Ability to use assessment results to guide programming for students.
*Ability to use audiology results and identify implications.
*Provide the knowledge of specialized methods, strategies, equipment and support needs to deaf/hard of hearing students.
