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Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired

ANZSCO 241512

Employed

670

Part-time share

52%

Female share

91%

Median age

49 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Teachers of the Hearing Impaired teach academic and living skills to hearing impaired students.

What they typically do

  • Assesses students' abilities and limitations.
  • Plans, organises and implements special programmes to provide remedial or advanced tuition.
  • Administers various forms of assessment and interprets the results.
  • Teaches basic academic subjects, and practical and self-help skills to hearing impaired students.
  • Devises instructional materials, methods and aids to assist in training and rehabilitation.
  • Advises, instructs and counsels parents and teachers on the availability and use of special techniques.
  • Stimulates and develops interests, abilities, manual skills and co-ordination.
  • Confers with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons for special needs students.
  • Prepares and maintains student data and other records and submits reports.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
35.3%
VIC
28.9%
WA
14.6%
QLD
14.2%
SA
4.8%
TAS
1.6%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Teacher Of The Hearing Impaired.

  • Associate Degree First Nations Cultural Language Education Xfnle1

    XFNLE1 · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Education

    11298NAT · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Associate Degree in Early Years Education (Exit Only)

    · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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