Audiologist

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

AUDIOLOGIST

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

REV: 5/2/2024

POST: 5/2/2024

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.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the direction of Assistant Executive Director or designee, performs responsible work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communication disorders of hearing; performs habilitative and rehabilitative programming, including hearing aid recommendations and evaluations and auditory training; and performs related work as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provide audiological services primarily to birth to three educational programs serving deaf and hard of hearing clients, in service, audiometric testing, and audiological management.
• Performs audiological evaluations, writes narrative reports, and interprets test results for client/parents/staff.
• Conducts hearing aid evaluations, makes recommendations regarding appropriate amplification, keeps accurate records and completes necessary forms.
• Fabricates earmolds and maintains appropriate records.
• Maintains contact with manufacturers of audiological/amplification equipment to ensure knowledge of current practices and products.
• Assists in developing and implementing training/professional development for staff/parents.
• Serves as a resource person to staff and parents in relation to audiology.
• Networks with staff, consultants, and outside agencies on related issues.
• May assist with designing programs and/or models on service provision for children with cochlear implants.
• May provide aural habilitation to include developing, implementing, and evaluating IFSPs/IEPs
• Collaborates with school management, faculty and staff on communication skills issues.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of equipment.
• Exhibits professional behavior during interactions.
• Facilitates a professional atmosphere.
• Exhibits an understating and significance of test results for the clients.
• Proficient in asking appropriate questions and follow-up questions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILLS

• Must have an operating knowledge of audiometric instruments.
• Possess considerable 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with audiological team, professional faculty and staff
• Comfortable working with both children and adults
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Strong written and oral communication capabilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree from a recognized college or university with appropriate coursework in audiology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Possess or eligible to obtain a State of Connecticut Department of Public Health License in Audiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learn. Previous experience working with Deaf individuals preferred
• Flexible work schedule maybe required

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Exempt, 208 days per calendar year.
• This position will follow the ASD Academic Calendar with an additional 25 workdays annually to be scheduled collaboratively with program managers.
• 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.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.