The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) is seeking applicants for a pediatric audiologist. SDSD is seeking a dynamic and self-directed individual who enjoys variety in their work day, is passionate about working with children, wants to be part of providing rural hearing healthcare and outreach services, and excited about fulfilling child find functions. The position location is negotiable at time of hire.
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-faculty exempt position with full benefits including paid leave, holidays, health insurance, state retirement, and more.
Job Highlights:
- Provide best-practice care in the screening, evaluation, educational and (re)habilitative audiologic services for South Dakota children from birth to 21 years of age. Care provided in a variety of settings, including a new, state-of-the-art SDSD Mobile Hearing Lab, clinical setting, schools, and a variety of other settings. Travel is required for a majority of services.
- Provide consultation, training, and support services to other service-related providers.
- Work with staff, families, and outside agencies in advocating best practices for children with hearing loss in South Dakota.
Credentials/Certification/Registration:
- South Dakota Audiology License; or eligible for SD state licensure. Experience working with children.
- American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification (CCC-A) – preferred for future student supervision.
Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
Posting Date: 10/15/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date: 10/29/2024
Advertised Salary: Depends on education and experience plus state benefits and retirement
Duration of the Term: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Work Hours: Clinic Hours Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Mobile Hearing Lab – Monday-Friday hours vary
Appointment Type: Regular
Faculty Status: External (includes Internal)
This position requires: Travel, Valid Drivers License
Department Description and Cultural Expectations: The South Dakota Services for the Deaf (SDSD) was established in 1880 to serve children identified deaf or hard of hearing. Since that time, SDSD has worked to provide quality educational support services for children identified deaf or hard of hearing (birth through high school graduation or until age 22) and their families. The school’s mission includes consultation with families and educational teams statewide, and comprehensive student evaluations, including audiology services and hearing screenings. These services are being provided at the SDSD Sioux Falls and Rapid City Clinics, and through our statewide traveling Mobile Lab. SDSD serves as a resource for families and local schools by providing a specialist in hearing loss as a member of the educational team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: EOE
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Working Conditions
Cognitive Requirements: Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Protective Clothing/Equipment: Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Physical Requirements: Please designate the physical requirements of this position: Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Lifting light.
Sensory Requirements: Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Other, Reference List
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take Affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and Affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.
Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455
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