Instructional Assistant Audiology - Part Time - Audiology

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Employment Type:

Part-time (29 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$16.56

Class/Calendar:

A11, 7.75 months

Benefits:

None

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To assist audiologist in the performance of student hearing screenings throughout the district. Hearing screening training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist audiologists in conducting hearing screenings and assessments

Set up and operate audiology equipment under supervision

Assist with classroom modifications to meet hearing needs

Work closely with audiologists, speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and general educators

Sanitize and store audiological equipment properly

Ensure proper hygiene practices with hearing devices

Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

High School education or equivalent

Skills & Competencies:

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Assist audiologist in the performance of student hearing screenings

Travel to various school sites as assigned to assist in the student hearing screenings

Work flexible work hours as required

Regular on time attendance required

Ability to maintain confidentially

Ability to operate general office machines

Ability to work well with students and staff; good verbal and written communication skills

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Frequent interaction with students, teachers, audiologists, and other support staff

The day can shift from calm observation to active student engagement and equipment troubleshooting

Ability to move between classrooms, bend, kneel, and sit at child-level for extended periods

Occasionally lift or carry equipment (up to ~25 lbs)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.