Audiologist-10 month position

JOB TITLE : Audiologist

TITLE CODE: T08800

REPORTS TO : Coordinator, Related Services

DEFINITION : To provide audiology services (prevention, assessment, intervention) and ongoing support to children, students, families and school staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
Performs identification audiometry that includes:

• threshold audiometric evaluations for pure tone air and bone conduction
• speech reception and word recognition testing; middle ear measures
• otoacoustic emissions screenings
• screening of central auditory processing disorders.
  Completes middle ear and otoacoustic emissions screenings of students at BCPS's private separate day schools.
  
  Fits, manages and orders digital modulation systems for students.
  
  Serves as the qualified examiner for the Determination of Disability Coding of 02/Hearing Impairment and 03/Deafness as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) evaluation process.
  
  Completes, interprets and explains assessment results.
  
  Reviews audiological reports from other examiners.
  
  Provides input for classroom accommodations/modifications in the education setting.
  
  Assists in the planning and implementation of Section 504 plans and IEP/Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as it relates to hearing status and digital modulation systems.
  
  Provides staff development to school personnel regarding hearing loss, amplification, digital modulation equipment, and accommodations/modifications.
  
  Offers ongoing support for students and school personnel related to the needs of students with hearing loss and community resources available to them.
  
  Assists students who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families by providing information about hearing loss and its implications including strategies to maximize communication and language development.
  
  Consults with families, medical, educational, and community representatives regarding audiological interventions and follow-up.

Collaborates and participates in home visits when requested with the Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training and Experience :
Possession of a Master's Degree in Audiology or Doctorate of Audiology (AuD).
Three (3) years recent audiology experience.

Licenses and Certificates :
Possession of current Maryland Department of Health Audiologist License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of the principals and practices of educational audiology.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Skill in the use and maintenance of audiology materials and equipment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally performed in office and school environments. Travel to schools and/or homes throughout the county is required. Work includes the operation of office equipment, audiology equipment, computers and assistive technology devices. Limited physical activities may be required.

FLSA: Exempt

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It should not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools, and a separate completed application must be submitted for each position and location in which you are interested.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors.. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Before you can be considered for employment, you MUST have the following items attached to your application:

• A copy of your TEACHER CERTIFICATION. (if applicable)
• A copy of your TRANSCRIPTS.
• A copy of your PRAXIS or other state test scores.
• A copy of your MARYLAND IN-SERVICE COURSE SLIPS. (if applicable)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $79.75 An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri
Special Education Staffing Team
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 410-887-4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org