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Educational Audiologist for Special Needs
2 months ago
LOCATION: TBD
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a distinguished urban educational institution that caters to a diverse student body of approximately 22,000 individuals, representing over 60 languages spoken in their homes. KCKPS is proud to host Sumner Academy, recognized as the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and the #1 High School in Kansas according to US News rankings.
With a comprehensive network including Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we rank as the fifth largest district in Kansas. Our student demographic is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To effectively serve our students, the district employs around 4,000 staff members, including over 1,800 educators.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Educational Audiologist will dedicate their expertise to assisting students with hearing impairments within an academic environment. This role involves assessing students' hearing capabilities, auditory processing challenges, and their impact on academic performance, communication skills, and social-emotional health. The Educational Audiologist will engage in evaluations for each child referred by the special education team or local school district, adhering to established best practices and ethical standards as defined by professional organizations and Kansas State Law.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to address the hearing needs of children and students aged 3-21.
- Deliver diagnostic assessments to evaluate hearing and auditory processing abilities, determining the necessity for amplification and eligibility for assistive hearing technologies.
- Contribute to the Individual Education Plan by formulating educational recommendations, including communication accommodations and transition planning support.
- Assist in the creation and execution of objectives for auditory skill enhancement.
- Provide guidance to parents and students regarding audiological assessments, the implications of hearing loss, and the advantages of amplification.
- Offer expert consultation on the selection, acquisition, installation, maintenance, and calibration of audiometric equipment.
- Engage in collaborative discussions with classroom educators and other school staff regarding the specific needs of students with hearing impairments and general educational management.
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate hearing healthcare services among families, schools, medical professionals, and community resources.
- Organize identification programs utilizing age-appropriate methods and provide screening assistance for preschool initiatives.
- Train and oversee support personnel in administering screening programs and monitoring hearing instruments.
- Maintain precise written records and fulfill necessary documentation requirements.
- Perform additional related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's or Doctoral degree in Audiology from an accredited institution.
A valid Kansas license in Audiology.
Compliance with the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical or educational audiology experience.
The ability to travel between various school locations.
Optional: Kansas License in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments
COMMUNICATION AND ORGANIZATION:
Maintain effective communication with school staff and parents/guardians to foster collaborative efforts that meet the educational needs of students.
Utilize current technology efficiently in the execution of job responsibilities.
REASONING ABILITY: The capacity to address practical challenges and manage a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret diverse instructions presented in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled formats.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficient in presenting information and responding to inquiries from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.
While executing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee may also need to push objects weighing 50 pounds, such as a bike or wheelchair, or rearrange furniture. Occasionally, the employee may visit a student's home. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
The noise level in the work environment is typically loud and aligns with the standard acceptable levels for this setting. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, productivity, and well-being of students.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theories to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the community; ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days + 10 additional duty days
SALARY: Determined by KCKPS Salary Schedule
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORT TO: Special Education Coordinator
EVALUATION: The performance of this position will be assessed in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation and Professional Personnel.
