What are the responsibilities and job description for the MPS Educational Audiologist position at The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc?
Description
Audiology
Non-Exempt/Hourly
11-Month
Part-time
Hourly Pay Range: $38.00 - $50.00
In-Person
American Sign Language Preferred, willingness to learn
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Housing Resources Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits Options May Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!
About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults, and families. To learn more, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/about/pioneer-and-innovator.
For our Mission, click the following link, https://www.tlcdeaf.org/our-mission-and-values.
TLC Diversity Statement:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.
About Marie Philip School:
MPS enrolls nearly 150 deaf and hard of hearing students on our Framingham, MA campus in an ASL/English bilingual, bicultural educational model.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide audiologic consultations and direct services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing within the Marie Philip School and Walden School.
SUPERVISOR: Director of Audiology Clinic & Public School Partnerships
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct annual and/or triennial hearing evaluations in conjunction with IEP and reevaluation meetings or as-needed.
Provide troubleshooting and repairs for hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM/HAT systems to students on campus.
Determine need for classroom assistive technology and maintain and fit those systems as needed.
Participate as an IEP team member/consult with SLPs, school psychologists, teachers and administrators.
Provide teacher support/training regarding care, maintenance and troubleshooting of hearing aids/cochlear implants/HAT systems.
Support student auditory access in spoken English classrooms, including support teachers in daily listening check process.
Provide technology and aural rehabilitation expertise and training to the team, consistent with current research.
Maintain compliance with all required documentation.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.
Requirements
- A Degree in Audiology (Masters, AuD), with experience as a pediatric audiologist preferred
- Licensure from the Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Certification by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- American Sign Language is the language utilized on the TLC main campus; conversational fluency in ASL is preferred or a willingness to learn
- ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
- Excellent English and grammar skills
- Recommended professional practices for Educational Audiologists
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and proficient with Mac/Apple computers
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties
Salary : $38 - $50