What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Audiologist position at State of North Carolina?
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school serving the 54 easternmost counties that provides a specialized learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, kindergarten through 12th grade, following a typical school calendar. The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.
The school has an immediate opening for a School Audiologist. The primary purpose of this position located at Eastern NC School f/t Deaf (ENCSD) is to provide audiological services to students of Eastern NC School for the Deaf. This position organizes an audiological management program that addresses local needs, coordinates audiological services with student services provided by other school and community personnel, assesses the effectiveness of the program, manages facilities and equipment, works with administrative staff and other school personnel to accomplish program goals and objectives, prepares financial reports, and coordinates the orientation of newly appointed speech-language personnel in regard to audiological services. The audiologist designs and implements a mass hearing screening program to meet the educational needs of students at ENCSD.
The audiologist is responsible for scheduling appointments for audiological evaluations, administering standard diagnostic tests and procedures in keeping with individual student needs, promoting effective interpersonal relations with students and parents, obtaining additional/supplementary diagnostic records, formulating conclusions and recommendations, and interpreting diagnostic information.This position is also responsible for making recommendations regarding the need for further audiological or other support services, coordinating ontological services, assisting in obtaining placement and assessment services for other children being considered for exceptional child placement and providing liaison services designed to effect comprehensive student services.
This is a 10-month position that follows the Academic calendar at Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf located in Wilson, NC.
Salary is based on the appropriate placement on the NC DPI School Audiologist Salary Schedule. Specific requirements that must be met for employment as a School Audiologist:
- One of the following:
- An audiology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- A license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologist
- Completion of an approved program in audiology at the master's level or above
- NTE/Praxis Audiology
Salary is based on the appropriate placement on the NC Certified School Audiologist Salary Schedule. Based on monthly salary, School Audiologist are also paid an additional 8% supplement.
The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes paper application submissions.
The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at Eastern NC School for the Deaf.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with a State Application for Employment.
Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard. If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application.
Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax. All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. A NC State paper application: PD107
Fax #: 252-234-1145
Mailing address:
Eastern NC School for the Deaf
1311 US HWY 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
Instructions for all non-certified positions (these are positions that DO NOT require a teaching license):
In order to receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application under the Work Experience section; specifically, “Duties Summary”. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed application. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, will not be accepted.
Instructions for all certified positions (these are teaching positions that require an NC DPI Teaching license and/or a teaching license awarded by a reciprocal state):
Please attach a copy of your NC DPI or reciprocal state license.
Individuals who have earned at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 may be offered employment to teach if certain additional criteria are met. These prospects must gain employment AND affiliate with an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) before the Eastern NC School for the Deaf can apply for the new teacher’s Residency License. In such cases, please attach an official copy of your transcripts in order for us to determine eligibility. For more detailed information, visit NC DPI Licensure Pathways to Licensure or TEACH North Carolina.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Jobs Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile and chose “Applications”. For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job under “Submitted”. For detailed application history for a particular job, click on “history” see your Step Evaluation Progression. It is not necessary to contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review”. Continuous recruitment positions (vacancy announcements that do not have a closing date) are reviewed weekly.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please login to your account.
Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-204-4442. Or, for technical issues with your Government Jobs applicant account, please call their Help Line at 855-524-5627.
For more information, please contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Department at 252-206-7352.
Salary : $51,800 - $71,450
