Faculty Msd

Frederick

To provide audiology services to students at the Maryland School for the Deaf. This position will serve children aged birth to twenty one in our Family Education/Early Childhood Department, Elementary, Middle and High School programs.

 The incumbent is responsible to perform audiological diagnostic assessments (including team testing, OAE, ABR), troubleshooting and verification of hearing aids, cochlear implants and assistive devices as well as take ear mold impressions, order and fit the devises.  The audiologist must collaborate with local audiologists regarding student needs and services, attend IEP/IFSP meetings and assist with development of IEPs. They are expected to support and instruct classroom staff and other specialists regarding current trends in audiology, hearing aids, cochlear implants and other auditory technology; attend MSD community events in order to increase knowledge of and sensitivity towards deaf community and deaf culture; support the Bilingual Education concepts throughout the School and support classroom staff as to which students would benefit from auditory learning experiences during the educational day.

Meet the requirements for licensure in Maryland as an Audiologist.  Three years clinical experience in pediatrics and knowledge of current technologies including cochlear implants and bone anchored devices.

Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association preferred.

Experience working with cochlear implants and children with special needs; Willingness to learn American Sign Language is required.

New hires are subject to a criminal background investigation at their own expense (Maryland Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560 – 5-568)

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:  Maryland School for the Deaf – Recruitment Department, P. O. Box 250, Frederick, MD 21705-0250, Fax:  301-360-1400.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Fax additional or supplemental information to Maryland School for the Deaf by the (closing date and time) or email to: kay.spriggs@msd.edu Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.