What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant Audiology - Part Time - Audiology position at Mesa Public School?
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Part-time (29 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$16.31
Class/Calendar:
A11, 9.25 months
Benefits:
None
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To assist audiologist in the performance of student hearing screenings throughout the district. Hearing screening training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist audiologists in conducting hearing screenings and assessments
- Set up and operate audiology equipment under supervision
- Assist with classroom modifications to meet hearing needs
- Work closely with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and general educators
- Sanitize and store audiological equipment properly
- Ensure proper hygiene practices with hearing devices
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- High School education or equivalent required
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Assist audiologist in the performance of student hearing screenings
- Travel to various school sites as assigned to assist in the student hearing screenings
- Work flexible work hours as required
- Regular on time attendance required
- Ability to maintain confidentially
- Ability to operate general office machines
- Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Frequent interaction with students, teachers, audiologists, and other support staff
- Travel to various school sites as assigned to assist in the student hearing screenings
- The day can shift from calm observation to active student engagement and equipment troubleshooting
- Ability to move between classrooms, bend, kneel, and sit at child-level for extended periods
- Occasionally lift or carry equipment (up to ~25 pounds)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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