Mn State Academies for the Deaf & Blind
Job 56825
Job Class: Licensed Therapeutic Teaching Professional: Doctoral
Working Title: Audiologist
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 06/22/2022
Closing Date: 07/06/2022
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS
Division/Unit: Minnesota State Academies / Student Support Services
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday-Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $36.09 – $48.32/hourly
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 – State Residential Schools Education Association/SRSEA
FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
Job Summary
This position will provide audiology services to students on both the MSAD and MSAB campuses as identified through the IEP process and assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.
Completes evaluation of student hearing needs as part of required evaluation procedures at MSA.
Ensures that recommendations are tailored to meet each student’s individual needs and aligned with school mission, goals, and guiding beliefs.
Provides hearing aid and cochlear implant support, troubleshooting, and minor repairs as necessary.
Guides parents/families in obtaining support for more complex needs/repairs.
Support school personnel in designing and implementing additional supports and/or programs as necessary.
To coordinate audiology evaluations and provision of services for students attending MSA and designing appropriate audiology support, following requirements identified in students’ IEPs.
IEP’s: To coordinate with colleagues, teachers, and other service providers to ensure a comprehensive language development program is provided for each student, supporting audiology-related needs for students as appropriate.
To provide consultation with teachers and other professionals towards optimizing access to sound and language in different environments on both campuses as necessary.
Assistive Hearing Devices Maintenance/Implementation: To maintain hearing aid, cochlear implant, FM systems, and other assistive devices in working order and update equipment/software as required.
Outreach efforts and providing consultations and evaluation support for deaf/hard of hearing students enrolled in public school districts.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited program, which at the time of graduation was approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree programs in audiology or hearing science
- One (1) school year of professional post-master work experience providing audiological evaluations in a school setting, under the supervision of a professionally licensed Audiologist
or,
- Possession of a Doctor of Audiology degree (AUD) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required specialized experience.
In addition candidate must have:
- Possession of a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, acoustics, applied acoustics, communication, psychoacoustics, and auditory/vestibular pathophysiology.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques in the assessment and treatment of auditory and balance disorders.
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice.
- Ability to interact with students’ families, and other staff
AND
Demonstrate the following:
- Ability to develop coherent treatment strategies
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of school-based audiology services, and the ability to perform them independently
- Ability to conduct assessments and provide treatment interventions
- Ability to provide consultation to other staff
- Knowledge of contemporary audiology practice
- Ability to perform functions associated with contemporary audiology scope of practice.
- Ability to maintain/implement hearing aid, cochlear implant, and other assistive hearing devices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a school environment
- Knowledge of American sign language (ASL)
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
- Criminal background check
- Ability to obtain required ASL and/or Braille certification (classes held on campus)
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range: $36.09 - $48.32/hourly
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
District Application Guidelines
Apply at https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Be sure to review the district’s requirements for the application process and provide all required documents.
- Some districts may require that candidates apply through an external link. If that is the case, the link will be noted in the job posting.
- If the posting does not indicate an external link, apply using your MASA online candidate profile and click on the box below.
- If you have not completed your candidate profile within our site, please do so by clicking here. Many districts search the profiles for promising candidates. To improve your outcome, please complete all requested information.
You will need to have a Jobsite account and be signed in to view your candidate profile.