What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEARING AND VISION SCREENING SPECIALIST @ SPOKANE PUBLIC MONTESSORI, 7 HRS, CONT. position at Spokane Public Schools?
Description
As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.
Conduct hearing and vision screening for students districtwide. Assist with clerical duties including computer data input, related to screening results and tracking of assistive technology. Provide basic support and technical assistance to school staff regarding student audiometric assistive technology.
- Hours/Day: 7
- Continuing Role
- Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Benefits
- -Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
- Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.
SALARY: LEVEL 21 on the Support Specialist Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school or another state's public school.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hearing screening for general education students as part of the state mandated screening program as assigned and supervised by the audiologist.
- Conduct hearing and vision screening for students' preschool through high school who have been referred by multi-disciplinary building teams. As assigned and supervised by the Audiologist.
- Complete and maintain accurate records, including computer data input and tracking of assistive technology.
- Arrange testing appointments by contacting parents.
- Provide basic support and technical assistance to school staff regarding student audiometric assistive technology to ensure equipment is in proper working order.
- Work cooperatively with students, classroom teachers, special education staff, parents, and administrators while performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in professional development opportunities and activities as appropriate to the position.
- Assist in other duties and assignments as directed by the audiologist or special education coordinator.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
- Must provide high school diploma (or equivalent) AND 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college, AA or BA degree, OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
- Must complete Core Competencies within one year if hired into a Paraeducator position (refer to the Paraeducator Collective Bargaining Agreement).
- Successfully complete on-the-job training in audiometric and vision screening.
- Demonstrated ability to complete data entry and maintain related records via computer. A working knowledge of Mircosoft Word and Excel software.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a diverse group of teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
- Relates positively to students, preschool through high school and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Access to reliable transportation throughout the day to travel between worksites.
Additional Information
- Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
- Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.
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Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
- Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
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School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
- Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.
- See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
- A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
- Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
- ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
- Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
