Educational Audiologist

Description

Public School Partnerships

Exempt/Salary

10-Month

Part-time

Hourly Pay Range: $44.00 - $52.00 

In-Person

Location: Various Massachusetts School Districts

Benefits Options May Include: Employer-Matching 403(b)

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 Public Schools Partnerships:

TLC’s Public School Partnership Program provides support for deaf and hard of hearing students in mainstream public school settings to advance academic and developmental progress. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide consultations and direct services to students who are deaf and hard of hearing in public school settings. 

SUPERVISOR: Director and Associate Director of Public School Partnerships

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PSP staff work independently within our partnership school districts across the state of Massachusetts. Our team members consult with school-based teams, general educators, special educators, administrators, as well as their assigned students and families under the supervision and mentorship of the program director and associate director.

PSP team members must professionally and accurately represent TLC in all interactions.

PSP team members provide appropriate recommendations based on classroom and student observations. 

Provide in-services to help school-based professionals understand the implication of hearing loss on accessing the curriculum. 

PSP students primarily utilize spoken English for communication in their educational placements.

Work with other PSP service providers to identify barriers to accessing the curriculum. 

Maintain compliance with all required documentation. 

Provide technology and aural rehabilitation expertise and training to the team, consistent with current research. 

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), 6 or more years of experience as a pediatric audiologist and licensure from the Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 
• 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
• Other Certifications may be considered, given the applicant’s background and experience 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and proficient with Mac/Apple computers  
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently