Audiologist SY 23-24

• Receives and responds to requests for audio logical services.
• Receives and reviews available information from school-based and outside resources about student audio logical functioning and recommends appropriate intervention.
• Administers scores, interprets, and provides written reports on audio logical and central auditory processing assessments.
• Observes students in the classroom for diagnostic and intervention purposes.
• Interviews students, parents, school personnel and gathers other sources of information on individual students.
• Plans, designs, implements, monitors, and evaluates school-based therapeutic and instructional interventions for students.
• Works directly with teachers, IEP team members and other school personnel to assist in the implementation of instruction of IEP goals and objectives.
• Provides aural rehabilitation therapy for hearing impaired students.
• Provides school based hearing screenings in conjunction with the Baltimore City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Interprets and synthesizes information obtained from audio logical interventions in order to prepare a written report.
• Uses information obtained from the audio logical assessment to develop written recommendations.
• Makes appropriate referrals to resources available within City Schools and the community-at-large to facilitate education/treatment goals recommended for students.
• Consults with students, staff, parents, and the community-at-large to assist in developing therapeutic instructional goals and strategies for students.
• Consults with curriculum personnel, administrators, and teachers in order to help adapt curriculum and classroom practices to pupils with any special needs.
• Provides in-service training to City Schools' staff and community.
• Submits Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Maintains case management documentation including clinical notes and student attendance.
• Participates in meetings regarding children with special needs, i.e., educational management team meetings, parent meetings, IEP team meetings, SST/504 meetings, legal briefings and hearings, etc.
• Performs and completes mandated services within timelines established by law or regulation.
• Keeps abreast of local, state and federal regulations and policies for audiology.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

• Master's degree in Audiology. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
• Current license in Audiology or eligibility for licensure in Audiology from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Thorough knowledge of child development, individual and group therapeutic interventions as they pertain to children with hearing impairments.
• Familiarity with federal laws and regulations as they apply to school systems.
• Excellent skills in audiological assessment to include otoacoustic emissions and verification of FM/hearing aids.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to work well with targeted population students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to use technical computer applications, including the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Reliable transportation a must.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.