Audiologist, Part-Time

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

AUDIOLOGIST

CLOSING DATE : UNTIL FILLED

REV: 8/15/2025

POST: 8/15/2025

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Audiologist

Department: Education

Supervisor: PPS Supervisor

Description: Part-Time

Union or NCB: Union

SCOPE OF DUTIES

As a member of the audiology department, completes responsible work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communication disorders of hearing, performs appropriate programming of assistive listening technology, and fulfills related work as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Provide audiological outreach services to mainstream educational programs per contract requirements with each individual district.
• Makes recommendations regarding appropriate assistive listening technology, classroom accommodations, and other classroom needs based on individual student profiles.
• Provides in-service training to educational teams to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Maintains contact with manufacturers of audiological equipment to ensure knowledge of current practices and products.
• Participates in and makes recommendations for IEP/504 meetings.
• Supports o n campus needs at the American School for the Deaf based on school and department needs. These duties may include but are not limited to: educational audiological evaluation, hearing aid repair, fabrication of ear molds, CI mapping, hearing aid programming, IEP team participation, staff training, assistive listening technology management and maintenance, early intervention support.
• Other d uties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Doctorate Degree in Audiology (Au.D.) from a recognized college or university.
• Possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
• Most possess or be eligible to obtain a State of Connecticut Department of Public Health License in Audiology.
• Considerable and demonstrated knowledge of audiology methods and techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders of hearing which may also involve speech, language, and other disorders.
• Operating knowledge of audiometric instruments.
• Skills in American Sign Language (ASL) are preferred but not required.
• Additional abilities include: working with children and adults; interpersonal skills; organizational and record keeping skills; and written communication skills.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary based on guidelines of the Union pay scale.
• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service.

ASD is ALL ways able. If you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All applicants will be screened, and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.