Educational Audiologist - Special Education
Apply NowCompany: Hawaii State Department of Education
Location: Honolulu, HI 96817
Description:
Salary: $6,399.00 - $7,787.00 Monthly
Location : Honolulu, HI 96816
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2025-00278
District / Complex Area: Classified / OSSS / Exceptional Support
School / Office: Classified / Special Education
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Max Number of Applicants: 25
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 806131
Description
Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Educational Audiologist, SR-26: $6,399.00 - $7,787.00 per month
Examples of Duties
Administers comprehensive audiological, auditory processing and functional listening evaluations. Provides educationally relevant interpretation of audiological findings and makes recommendations for interpreters/translators. Provides counseling to parents and students regarding audiological findings, hearing loss impact, and amplification benefits. Participates as an IEP team member in identifying communication needs, services and accommodations. Collaborates with speech-language pathologist and classroom teacher regarding audiological rehabilitation. Collaborates and consults with community audiologists and physicians regarding the audiologic and educational management of students with hearing loss. Analyzes classroom noises and acoustics and makes recommendations for improving the listening environment. Provides consultation and training on hearing, hearing loss, and other auditory disorders to school personnel, students and parents. Provides consultation in regards to selection, installation, maintenance, calibration and utilization of hearing devices including hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone conduction implants, and hearing assistive technology (e.g. personal FM systems) to students, parents, teachers and school personnel, and district personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of audiology; various kinds of hearing disorders, their causes and treatments; anatomy, physiology, etiology and basic sciences of communication disorders; child growth, development, community resources; current developments and trends in audiology; best practices and codes of ethics outlined by their professional organization, program policies and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations and Board of Education policies and procedures as related to the provision of services.
Ability to: Evaluate and interpret a variety of hearing disorders; prepare reports; maintain records and data; consult, instruct, interpret and implement federal and state regulations and operating policies and procedures as related to the provision of services; and deal effectively with students, parents, teachers, physicians, school staff, and other related service providers.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education Requirement:Graduation from an accredited program, which at the time of graduation was approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.
Experience Requirement:One (1) school year * of professional post-master's work experience providing audiological evaluations in a school setting, under the supervision of a professionally licensed Audiologist.
*One (1) school year is defined as approximately 180 "teacher duty" days or approximately 38 weeks per year.
Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required specialized experience.
License Requirements:
Applicants must possess a license issued by the Hawaii State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as an Audiologist.
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:A copy of the applicant's TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
A signed letter from the applicant's supervisor that includes the applicant's name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
Copies of the applicant's signed SF-10 Forms.
Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
01
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Do you possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Audiology or Communication Sciences and Disorders program approved by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology?
Note: You must provide an official or copy of an official transcripts to receive credit. Transcripts obtained from the internet are not accepted.
02
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Do you posses one (1) school year of professional post-master's work experience providing audiological evaluations in a school setting, under the supervision of a professionally licensed Audiologist?
03
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Cont.):
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide responses to all of the items listed below for each experience that you feel meets this Experience Requirement (separate responses for each employer, please):
(A) Your official job title;
(B) Name of your employer;
(C) Your complete dates of employment (i.e., from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
(D) The average hours you worked per week;
(E) Describe your experience in providing audiological and diagnostic evaluations;
(F) Describe your experience in participation in the development, oversight and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures for educational audiology;
(G) Describe your experience in providing professional development and/or training. Describe in detail your experience, the topic and audience; and,
(H) Describe your experience in Hearing Assisted Technology Systems (HATS).
If you do not possess at least one year of professional experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, type "N/A" in the space provided.
04
SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:
Doctor of Audiology's degree (AuD) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required specialized experience.
Do you possess a AuD degree?
Note: To receive credit, you must provide an official transcript.
05
HAWAII STATE AUDIOLOGIST LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Applicant must possess a valid license issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as an Audiologist.Do you meet this requirement?Note: To receive credit, you must provide a valid Notice of Licensure Letter with issued and expiration dates or a combination of Certificate and a valid Pocket card. Online verification or screen print will not be accepted.
06
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.
07
TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:
Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.
If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.
Required Question
Location : Honolulu, HI 96816
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time 12-month
Job Number: 2025-00278
District / Complex Area: Classified / OSSS / Exceptional Support
School / Office: Classified / Special Education
Opening Date: 03/01/2025
Max Number of Applicants: 25
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 806131
Description
Salary Range: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Educational Audiologist, SR-26: $6,399.00 - $7,787.00 per month
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of audiology; various kinds of hearing disorders, their causes and treatments; anatomy, physiology, etiology and basic sciences of communication disorders; child growth, development, community resources; current developments and trends in audiology; best practices and codes of ethics outlined by their professional organization, program policies and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations and Board of Education policies and procedures as related to the provision of services.
Ability to: Evaluate and interpret a variety of hearing disorders; prepare reports; maintain records and data; consult, instruct, interpret and implement federal and state regulations and operating policies and procedures as related to the provision of services; and deal effectively with students, parents, teachers, physicians, school staff, and other related service providers.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Education Requirement:Graduation from an accredited program, which at the time of graduation was approved by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.
Experience Requirement:One (1) school year * of professional post-master's work experience providing audiological evaluations in a school setting, under the supervision of a professionally licensed Audiologist.
*One (1) school year is defined as approximately 180 "teacher duty" days or approximately 38 weeks per year.
Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a Doctor of Audiology degree (Au.D.) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required specialized experience.
License Requirements:
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.
Supplemental Information
Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:
Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:
- Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
- Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
- Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
- Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
- Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
- Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
- Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
- Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
- Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
01
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Do you possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Audiology or Communication Sciences and Disorders program approved by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology?
Note: You must provide an official or copy of an official transcripts to receive credit. Transcripts obtained from the internet are not accepted.
- Yes, I possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Audiology or Communication Sciences and Disorders program approved by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
- No, I do not meet this requirement.
02
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Do you posses one (1) school year of professional post-master's work experience providing audiological evaluations in a school setting, under the supervision of a professionally licensed Audiologist?
- Yes
- No
03
EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (Cont.):
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, provide responses to all of the items listed below for each experience that you feel meets this Experience Requirement (separate responses for each employer, please):
(A) Your official job title;
(B) Name of your employer;
(C) Your complete dates of employment (i.e., from mm/yyyy to mm/yyyy);
(D) The average hours you worked per week;
(E) Describe your experience in providing audiological and diagnostic evaluations;
(F) Describe your experience in participation in the development, oversight and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures for educational audiology;
(G) Describe your experience in providing professional development and/or training. Describe in detail your experience, the topic and audience; and,
(H) Describe your experience in Hearing Assisted Technology Systems (HATS).
If you do not possess at least one year of professional experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, type "N/A" in the space provided.
04
SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:
Doctor of Audiology's degree (AuD) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required specialized experience.
Do you possess a AuD degree?
Note: To receive credit, you must provide an official transcript.
- Yes, and I will submit an official transcript.
- No, I do not have a Doctor of Audiology's degree for substitution.
05
HAWAII STATE AUDIOLOGIST LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Applicant must possess a valid license issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology to practice as an Audiologist.Do you meet this requirement?Note: To receive credit, you must provide a valid Notice of Licensure Letter with issued and expiration dates or a combination of Certificate and a valid Pocket card. Online verification or screen print will not be accepted.
- Yes, and I will submit official verification of this license that shows both the issued and expiration dates (i.e., copy of Notice of Licensure, or copies of 8.5''x11'' license with wallet-sized license card).
- I am in the process of obtaining my Hawaii State Audiologist license.
- No, I do not meet this requirement.
06
DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?NOTE: To receive credit, you must submit a clear copy of your driver's license. A conditional/instructional permit to drive is not acceptable.
- Yes
- No
07
TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER VERIFYING DOCUMENTS:
Official or copies of official transcripts, certifications (front and back), and other verifying documents must be received in our office within ten (10) calendar days from the date of your application.
If these documents are NOT received by the deadline, your application may be rejected.
- I understand, and will submit the required documents to CSSP Recruitment within ten (10) calendar days.
- I understand, but I will not submit the required information. I understand that my application may be rejected.
- I have previously submitted my verifying documents for another recruitment.
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