Deaf Educator, Speech-Pathologist, Early Childhood Special Educator

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Director, Center for Childhood Deafness and the Associate Director of Clinical Services, performs professional work of considerable difficulty as a member of the multidisciplinary team with particular responsibilities for providing evaluation and intervention services as a preschool teacher or parent-infant specialist for selected Boys Town National Research Hospital patients and school-based services.

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday

11 Month Position—Approx. August to mid-July (Full-time benefits eligible)

Responsibilities:

• Provides evaluations of auditory, communication, developmental, academic and pre-academic skills for infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Designs programs of intervention and educational services in the areas of speech production, pre-academic skills, social-emotional development, language use and understanding, and auditory development for infants and children with hearing losses.
• Works independently with families to coordinate services provided at BTNRH and school from a variety of disciplines.
• Implements monitoring protocols for sensory aids such as hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM systems; consults with other staff members and provides training on the use of these devices in intervention and education. Evaluates effectiveness of assessment protocols.
• Serves as a mentor for graduate students and clinical fellows in the area of assessment and intervention with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Assists and participates in the design and implementation of selected clinical research projects.
• Participates in conferences and school functions with families and educational staff.
• Conducts seminars, in-service training programs, sign language instruction, and BTNRH sponsored workshops for various groups.
• Provides outreach consultative services upon request from school districts.
• Prepares and maintains records/reports on patients/students.
• Assists in the quality improvement program for monitoring hospital or school records for patients with hearing loss and communication disorders.
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Ability to apply knowledge in the area of normal speech, language, auditory, child development, hearing disorders, amplification, communication devices, and hearing assistive technology.
  • Ability to develop sign language and spoken language and listening skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the communication disorders of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of a variety of approaches to intervention with infants and children with hearing losses, including listening and spoken language, auditory and/or oral, total communication, bilingual/bicultural approaches.
  • Ability to communicate using proficient spoken and written English communication, providing an excellent speech and language model.
  • Ability to communicate in sign language proficiently or ability to develop sign language skills.
  • Ability to serve as a professional advocate for children who are deaf or hard of hearing at BTNRH and in the schools.
  • Ability to use or manage equipment such as hearing assistive devices, cochlear implants, hearing aids, video technology, alternative communication devices, and personal computers.
  • Ability to function independently as a professional with general supervision.
  • Ability to serve as a professional leader for meetings, coordinating services, and guiding graduate students.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an environment that encourages teamwork, interdependence, communication and ethical actions.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Required Qualifications:

• An MS or MA in Deaf Education and/or other discipline dealing with child development, family systems, and/or other concerns related to deaf/hard of hearing
• Nebraska Teacher Certification or a Certificate of Clinical Competency from ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association)
• At least 2 years of experience preferred, in the area of evaluation and/or interventions with children who are deaf or hard of hearing
• Early childhood education and experience in working with infants and preschool children
• Knowledge of psycholinguistics, psychology of deafness, speech, language and auditory development in young children, assessment and intervention techniques for infants and preschool children who are deaf or hard of hearing, hearing devices, hearing assistive technology, cultural considerations, family systems, and development along the life span.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Date Posted: August 2, 2021

Boys Town National Research Hospital is a tobacco free campus. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.