Audiologist, Part-Time

American School for the Deaf • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners. ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au.D.) from a recognized college or university.
• Possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Connecticut Department of Public Health License in Audiology.
• Considerable and demonstrated knowledge of audiology methods and techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders of hearing which may also involve speech, language, and other disorders.
• Operating knowledge of audiometric instruments.
• Skills in American Sign Language (ASL) are preferred but not required.
• Additional abilities include: working with children and adults; interpersonal skills; organizational and record keeping skills; and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in American Sign Language (ASL) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide audiological outreach services to mainstream educational programs per contract requirements with each individual district.
• Make recommendations regarding appropriate assistive listening technology, classroom accommodations, and other classroom needs based on individual student profiles.
• Provide in-service training to educational teams to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain contact with manufacturers of audiological equipment to ensure knowledge of current practices and products.
• Participate in and make recommendations for IEP/504 meetings.
• Support on campus needs at the American School for the Deaf based on school and department needs, including educational audiological evaluation, hearing aid repair, fabrication of ear molds, CI mapping, hearing aid programming, IEP team participation, staff training, assistive listening technology management and maintenance, early intervention support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary based on guidelines of the Union pay scale.
• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree