MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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VACANCY NOTICE
Vacancy Title: AUDIOLOGIST
Job Order Number: 4091107
Domicile Location: Fulton, MO
Section/Office: Missouri School for the Deaf
Salary: $75,000
Deadline: August 16, 2017 – until filled
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS
(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the below.)
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Board Certified or board eligible, American Academy of Audiology.
Clinical Doctorate (Au.D.) or Ph.D.
Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) with effective communication skills.
Five years audiologist experience preferred, educational audiologist experience required.
PREREQUISITES FOR THE JOB
Experience with assistive listening devices, FM systems, cochlear implants, Baha, and all styles and brands of hearing aids.
Experience working with students with multiple disabilities within educational and residential settings.
Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for IDEA educational program compliance.
Knowledge of emerging audiologic techniques, technologies, and procedures.
Skilled in the performance of pediatric audiologic procedures, such as conditional play audiometry, and visual reinforcement audiometry.
Ability to organize and conduct lectures and workshops for state-wide LEAs, MSD staff, students, and parents.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and personnel from state-wide LEAs.
Knowledge of applied audiology for educational settings.
Knowledge of emerging audiologic techniques, technologies, and procedures.
Skilled in the performance of pediatric audiology procedures, such as conditional play audiometry, and visual reinforcement audiometry.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
(The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable accommodation.)
Conducts diagnostic testing which includes comprehensive audiological evaluations, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, otoacoustic emissions, auditory brainstem response testing, electroacoustic analysis and real ear speech mapping for hearing aids, for current and prospective MSD students and state-wide local education agencies (LEAs).
Prescribes, fits, and monitors hearing aids and FM systems for students as appropriately indicated.
Makes ear impressions and provides custom earmolds and hearing protection ear pieces.
Advises LEA personnel, students, parents, and MSD staff on: hearing loss, the audiological and educational evaluation process, treatment protocols, recommendations, assistive listening devices, communication needs, referrals for speech-language evaluations, and considerations for educational goals and placement, as well as medical issues related to the ears.
Participates in the development and review of student’s Audiological and Educational Evaluations and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Travels state-wide to: conduct student and classroom observations; provide in-services and workshops, and provide recommendations as a member of the Resource Center’s Deaf Education Consultant Team.
Supervises the Audiology Assistant’s duties, which include hearing aid cleanings, repairs, maintenance, listening checks, organization of accounts, documentation of the hearing aid loaner bank and FM system lease programs.
Oversees and develops audiological resources for state-wide LEAs, MSD staff, students, and parents.
Performs hearing screenings as required and other related duties as assigned.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete a DESE application online at
http://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/hr-employment-application.pdf
Please attach a scanned copy of your transcripts with the application. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your application is received online.
NOTE: If a college degree is a requirement for this position, transcripts MUST be submitted with the application in order to be considered for employment. Failure to include transcripts (when required for the position) with your application will eliminate the application from the review process.
We do not keep applications on file to submit for other vacant positions. You must submit an application for each vacant position you are applying for.
BENEFITS
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue approximately 10 hours per month for new school term employees, longer term State employees can earn more. Prorated leave for part-time employees in eligible positions.
SICK LEAVE: Accrue approximately 10 hours per month. Prorated leave for part-time employees in eligible positions.
HOLIDAYS: 12 holidays per year.
RETIREMENT: Coverage provided through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System (MOSERS). Members hired on or after January 1, 2011, are required to contribute 4% of their pay to the retirement system.
LIFE INSURANCE: Term life insurance coverage, equal to one times employee’s annual salary, through the Missouri State Employees Retirement System.
OPTIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: Optional term life insurance available with maximum coverage of six times member’s annual salary. Plans are also offered for spouse and dependents. Premiums paid by employee.
CAFETERIA PLAN: Easy tax savings on employee’s cost for qualified payroll-deducted insurance plans, medical care, and dependent care.
HEALTH PLANS: Employer-paid/subsidized plans available the first day of the following month after employment.
DENTAL PLANS: Delta Dental insurance coverage is available.
VISION PLAN: National Vision Administrators (NVA) plan is available.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A payroll deduction deferred compensation plan available to defer taxes until retirement by investing in mutual funds and a fixed income account is currently provided.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.
To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs.
TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General Counsel, Coordinator–Civil Rights Compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act), 6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number (573) 526-4757 or TTY (800) 735-2966, fax (573) 522-4883, email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.