Title: Audiologist SDB00187

State Role Title: Therapist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an Audiologist to provide comprehensive audiological services for students who have sensory impairments or related concerns, as well as diagnostic and consultative assessments for children with similar needs referred by local education and early intervention agencies and local healthcare providers; to provide supervision and consultation for Speech Language Pathologists as well as Parent Infant-Outreach Services and to work collaboratively as a resource for early intervention agencies, health care providers, and school systems serving children who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, blind or low vision, deafblind and sensory impaired with multiple disabilities.

The Audiologist will assist in the provision of essential services for children with deafness or blindness by providing quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions and by serving as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!

The VSDB offers:
• $3,500 Sign-on Bonus available!
• Great comprehensive benefit package
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Small caseloads and ample resources
• Small student-teacher ratio
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

This is a 12-month position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability coverage.

The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Audiology.

Hold or be eligible for license from the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge of supervision practices in the fields of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

Valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain following DMV guidelines

Experience with developing and/or implementing a hearing conservation program or willingness to learn

Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities

Knowledge of child development (birth through three), family centered practices, early intervention service pathways, early intervention practitioner requirements, and federal and state Part C regulations and practices

Proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years

Ability to plan and organize work

Ability to work using a team approach

Ability to follow school policies and procedures

Knowledge of audiologic tests and equipment, hearing aids, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implants and other assistive listening device technology

Ability to independently manage clinical duties, outreach assessments, scheduling, testing, counseling, reporting, referring and record keeping

Ability to maintain and troubleshoot clinical equipment and supplies

Physical requirements:

Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing

Additional Considerations

Doctor of Audiology preferred

License from the Virginia Board of Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians is preferred

Experience in audiological assessment of children preferred

Experience in Educational Audiology preferred

Experience in non-therapeutic counseling techniques preferred

Virginia Infant and Toddler Connection Early Intervention Certification/Supervision preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.