# Competences — sign language teacher Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/59c724f9-0cfe-4d51-8a7f-9ee182d9e2c2). ## Essential - **apply teaching strategies** (skill/competence) - **assess students** (skill/competence) - **assessment processes** (knowledge) - **communication disorders** (knowledge) - **communication related to hearing impairment** (knowledge) - **curriculum objectives** (knowledge) - **demonstrate when teaching** (skill/competence) - **give constructive feedback** (skill/competence) - **hearing disability** (knowledge) - **hearing loss** (knowledge) - **language teaching methods** (knowledge) - **manage student relationships** (skill/competence) - **perform classroom management** (skill/competence) - **prepare lesson content** (skill/competence) - **sign language** (knowledge) - **special needs education** (knowledge) - **special needs learning equipment** (knowledge) - **teach languages** (skill/competence) - **teach sign language** (skill/competence) ## Optional - adapt teaching to student's capabilities (skill/competence) - assist children with special needs in education settings (skill/competence) - assist clients with special needs (skill/competence) - assist students in their learning (skill/competence) - disability care (knowledge) - disability types (knowledge) - follow research on special needs education (skill/competence) - instructional strategies (knowledge) - learning difficulties (knowledge) - learning needs analysis (knowledge) - liaise with educational staff (skill/competence) - maintain students' discipline (skill/competence) - provide learning support (skill/competence) - provide specialised instruction for special needs students (skill/competence) - stimulate students' independence (skill/competence) - support people with hearing impairment (skill/competence) - work with virtual learning environments (skill/competence)