Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Vision & Hearing Screening Specialist

Location: Akron, OH Employment Type: Full Time Setting: School-Based Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

EDU-AIDs is seeking a qualified healthcare or related licensed professional to provide vision and hearing screenings for students at a school in Akron, Ohio.

We are open to professionals with different clinical and educational backgrounds, depending on their Ohio licensure, training, experience, and scope of practice related to vision and hearing screening.

Potentially Relevant Professional Backgrounds

Professionals with backgrounds such as the following may be considered, depending on their qualifications and screening experience:

School Nurse

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Audiologist

Audiology professional / Audiology Assistant

Other appropriately licensed or trained healthcare or school-based professionals

Responsibilities

Conduct student vision and/or hearing screenings within the professional's applicable scope of practice and training

Follow applicable school and Ohio screening requirements and procedures

Accurately document and maintain screening results

Identify students who may require additional evaluation or follow-up

Communicate screening results appropriately with designated school personnel

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Follow school health, safety, and student-support procedures

Coordinate with the school and EDU-AIDs team as needed regarding screening activities

Qualifications

Active Ohio professional license or credential appropriate to the services being provided

Appropriate training and/or experience in conducting vision and/or hearing screenings

Experience working with children or in a school setting preferred

Strong documentation and communication skills

Ability to work independently in a school environment

Current background check and required credentials, as applicable

Candidates who are qualified to perform either or both components of the requested screening are encouraged to apply.

Important Note

The specific screening responsibilities will be determined based on the individual's Ohio license, professional scope of practice, training, and experience, as well as the school's requirements.

Why Join EDU-AIDs?

School-based opportunity in Akron, OH

Flexible contract / per-diem opportunity

School-hours schedule

Support from the EDU-AIDs team

Competitive hourly compensation

If you think this position would be a good fit for you, apply now!