Audiologist

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our multidisciplinary team as an Educational Audiologist and make a tangible impact in a vibrant, residential school community. This isn’t just a clinical role; it’s an opportunity to champion accessibility for a diverse student body, including those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Deaf-Blind. You will lead the way in managing cutting-edge hearing tech—from cochlear implants to advanced FM/DM systems—while using your expertise to shape Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that truly advocate for the student. We are looking for a collaborator who values equity and honors the unique characteristics of every child. Our culture is built on "communication-fluidity," meaning we support every student’s unique journey without bias, whether they are navigating the world through ASL, Signed English, or oral/aural communication. You will be a key partner to families, empowering them to navigate everything from Listening and Spoken Language to Bilingual/Bicultural (Bi-Bi) frameworks, ensuring that every child’s identity is respected and celebrated. Because we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment, we provide the space and expectation for you to continually develop your sign language skills. If you are a dedicated professional who wants to work at the intersection of technology, education, and social advocacy, we want to support your growth. Join us in creating a world where every student has the tools and the voice to explore their own potential. Core Impact Areas Clinical Responsibilities (40%) The "hands-on" medical and diagnostic work required for the role. Provides clinical audiological services including diagnostic testing, hearing aid programming and maintenance, FM/personal microphone fitting, and cochlear implant mapping to the students enrolled at MSDB. Provides audiological services to outpatient children, birth to 21 years who are referred to the clinic. These referrals come from physicians, speech pathologists, school districts, other professionals and parents of children who live in Montana. Must be able to work independently and be comfortable evaluating children of all ages with a variety of special needs and multiple-handicapping conditions; including speech and language delay, cognitive delay, autism, physical disabilities, medical concerns, etc. The audiology clinic provides access to modern testing equipment and verification equipment (Verifit2, GSI Audiostar Pro, Flex VRA System, and more). As the audiology clinic is in the middle of the school, this job is a fascinating opportunity to see some of your patients on a daily basis and to watch them grow and develop. Reporting and Recommendations (30%) The administrative and legal documentation necessary for student success. Makes appropriate recommendations supported by audiological evaluation to parents, education agencies, medical teams, etc., Prepare audiological reports and present results and recommendations for Family Service Plans, Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans for students and outpatients. Responsible for managing patient referrals, clinic scheduling, and patient report filing. Consultation and Professional Development (20%) Sharing expertise with staff, the community, and other educational professionals. Serves as a consultant to Outreach staff and the families they serve. Works with school/cottage staff to develop an understanding of hearing loss, hearing health, and amplification for students by providing in-services for staff. Provide audiological trainings and professional development to Great Falls Public Schools as needed. Community outreach is encouraged, you may be asked to participate in community developmental hearing screenings.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Audiology.
• Meet licensure requirements for Montana.
• Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
• Leadership: Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Technical: Understanding of basic employment law, ADA implications, and child development/counseling procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Audiology.
• Specific experience working with students and staff who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical audiological services including diagnostic testing, hearing aid programming and maintenance, FM/personal microphone fitting, and cochlear implant mapping to the students enrolled at MSDB.
• Provides audiological services to outpatient children, birth to 21 years who are referred to the clinic.
• Makes appropriate recommendations supported by audiological evaluation to parents, education agencies, medical teams, etc.
• Prepare audiological reports and present results and recommendations for Family Service Plans, Individualized Education Plans and 504 plans for students and outpatients.
• Responsible for managing patient referrals, clinic scheduling, and patient report filing.
• Serves as a consultant to Outreach staff and the families they serve.
• Works with school/cottage staff to develop an understanding of hearing loss, hearing health, and amplification for students by providing in-services for staff.
• Provide audiological trainings and professional development to Great Falls Public Schools as needed.
• Participate in community developmental hearing screenings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level