Audiologist - 0.5 FTE

Audiologist - 0.5 FTE JobID: 19854 Position Type: Special Education-Hearing Date Posted: 3/31/2026 Location: District Wide Date Available: 07/28/2026 Closing Date: When Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide SPECIAL SERVICES PROVIDER VACANCY 0.5 FTE AUDIOLOGIST - DISTRICT WIDE SPECIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE HIRED ON A YEAR ONLY CONTRACT - CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR WILL BE DONE IN THE SPRING AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS BASED ON DEPARTMENT NEEDS AND BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL * THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A ONE TIME SIGNING BONUS OF $1,250 PAYABLE ON DECEMBER 15, 2027 AND A RETENTION BONUS OF $1,250 AFTER THREE YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT PAYABLE ON JUNE 15, 2030 * EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY Starting Date: July 28, 2026 New Teacher/Licensed Staff Orientation: New teaching/new licensed staff orientation will be held on July 24th & 27th Experience: District 49 credits each year of verified full-time/full-year relevant experience up to 20 years Work Schedule: 182 Contracted work days - 0.5 FTE Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendar Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental, and vision), paid sick and personal leave, and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here. Salary: The minimum starting pay is $36,258*/year and the maximum salary is $46,050*/year. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years). * Salary is based on 0.5 FTE Job Description: Audiologist Application Instructions: All application instructions must be followed for your application to be considered for interview. This includes uploading the following: 1. Valid CO teaching license or screen shot from CDE eLicensing account showing that the application process has been started 2. Statement as to when fingerprints were submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - not necessary for those who hold a valid CO teaching license 3. PLACE exam scores - only necessary if you have them 4. PRAXIS exam scores - only necessary if you have them 5. Full and complete transcripts beginning with your BA/BS degree 6. Letters of Reference 7. All application materials must be uploaded to your application - due to volume we regret that we are unable to accept emailed information. Interviews are Individualized Education (IE)/Special Education Department based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located. Qualifications: * BA/BS from accredited college or university * Valid Colorado Special Services Provider License endorsed in area of assignment: 5-21 or 0-21 Audiology ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of essential functions and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors. * Conducts audiologic assessment, inclusive of pure tone and speech audiometry, behavioral audiometry, acoustic immittance tests, evaluating tolerance and comfortable listening levels, binaural and monaural evaluations, dichotic listening tests, and other psychoacoustic measures. * Designs appropriate, educationally relevant treatment plans and determines appropriate treatment schedules as a member of multidisciplinary team on request. * Assists in the development of individual education plans for students recommended for audiological services. Services include training necessary for hearing impaired students to achieve maximum use of their residual hearing, continuing responsibility for monitoring hearing aids, monitoring classroom acoustics, and amplification equipment. * Provides services to students, such as aid selection fitting and orientation to use, use of group amplification equipment, hearing conservation, auditory language skill development. * Conducts audiological screenings and/or evaluations when students are referred according to the district procedures, and consistent with professional standards defined in the Special Service Provider Audiologist rubric. * Maintains eligibility, placement, and treatment records, and provides documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable manner. * Attends staffing and other school meetings when appropriate. * Communicates results of evaluation and therapy services to educational staff, parents, and students, and when appropriate, with other professionals and agencies concerned with the students. * Provides consultations regarding student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals. * Sets and periodically reviews goals and modifies program service. * Makes recommendations on inventory of evaluation/therapy equipment. * Provides basic equipment calibration services and design of routing maintenance/calibration schedule. * Provides in-service/orientation training on request. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Bachelor's degree plus additional coursework required for Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement EXPERIENCE: Three years of audiologist experience in a school setting, preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Hold or be eligible for a Colorado Special Service Provider license in School Audiology as set forth by the Colorado Department of Education The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed in a typical office or school setting. District Profile/Demographic Information: * School District 49 is home to more than 15,000 students * Nine (9) elementary schools, three (3) middle schools, (3) high schools, one (1) alternative middle/high school, and an online virtual academy which also includes a homeschool program * District 49 encompasses 133 square miles or rural and suburban areas * Rapid growth in the last five years has made this district one of the fastest growing in the state * District 49 offers early childhood programs, special education inclusion, gifted and talented programs, vocational career academies, and has a working relationship with Pikes Peak Community College * School District 49 is a district of Innovation which has 4 separate Innovation Zones NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Created: 2026-04-15