AUDIOLOGIST

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website . Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) Audiologist - 7% Specialist– Board of Trustees Position Number 48008419 Who are we? FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre‑K and K‑12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0‑5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more. How you will make an impact: The incumbent of this position serves as an Audiologist and is responsible for provision of audiological services for the students in the assigned department(s) and Admissions students referred for audiological evaluation. Provide comprehensive audiometric evaluations as a member of interdisciplinary teams to determine if student meets or continues to meet eligibility requirements for FSDB. Make recommendations for student’s audiological service needs and appropriate follow‑up services. Provide re‑evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, impedance screenings, and other appropriate evaluations in accordance with school policy and delivery of appropriate services. Provide ear mold services for students to include: evaluation of ear mold status, making ear mold impressions and submission of order, fitting completed ear mould to student, and earmold modifications. Evaluate personal and school provided amplification equipment to ensure adequate performance and maximize students’ residual hearing. Coordinate repair of personal and school provided amplification systems for assigned department(s) and communicate with parents when necessary. Develop, implement and monitor accountability system for all equipment in Audiology department. Provide personal amplification orientation to new and problem users to assist in acceptance and benefit of amplification. Develop audiology files with evaluations, audiograms, teacher/parent communications, repairs of personal amplification or other reports as needed. Provide support to the Department Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Teacher in the care, maintenance and use of amplification with students in the assigned department. Provide services and assistance to other staff members including teachers, dormitory staff, support service staff, supervisors and other staff as required. Attend training and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates. Perform other additional duties as requested. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard audiological principles and procedures; Ability to evaluate residual hearing of deaf or hard of hearing and blind students; Skill to develop written technical reports regarding students’ functioning; Knowledge of function/use of hearing aids and auditory assistance technology; Ability to recommend personal hearing aids; Knowledge of hearing impairment and its effect on speech/language/academic learning; Knowledge of aural habilitation methods and the ability to relate aural habilitation to the education of the deaf/hard of hearing; Ability to apply audiological knowledge to effective delivery of audiological services to students and staff; Skill in developing effective systems and in writing procedural documents; Skill to develop written technical reports and recommendations regarding state of the art amplification equipment; Ability to plan, organize and deliver effective in‑service training individually and in groups; Ability to function as a member of the FSDB audiology, speech & language department and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; Ability to learn to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing; Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time: Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR and Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI); Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24; Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in related field; Current licensure by the State of Florida & American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA). 12-credit hours of college coursework in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Additional requirements mandated by state/federal law and position responsibilities If licensure noted is not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida licensure within a reasonable period of time; Sign Language Requirements: Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire. Please note: FSDB provides education to acquire sign language skills. Hiring Salary Range: 11‑month position $63,803.57 - $68,060.42. This range is inclusive of verified experience. Employees shall receive compensation for higher education beyond a Bachelor’s Degree as noted below. Master’s Degree: additional $2,400 Master’s +30, or 2nd Master’s Degree, or Education Specialist, or Doctorate Degree: additional $2,400 Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply. Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm Vision: FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success. Mission: The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes) Values: Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility. Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well‑being of stakeholders. Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth. Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions. Our benefits include: Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System. Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only. Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage. Low‑cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more. Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost. Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities. How You Will Grow: FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School‑ and state‑required training and skills development is offered both online and in‑person for academic and non‑academic staff members. Condition of employment Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website FSDB is a drug‑free workplace. The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the agency hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre‑tax basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr