Within the portfolio of Inclusive Education, Educational Audiologists play a critical role in ensuring equitable access to learning for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). Key responsibilities include direct-to-student support, capacity building for teaching and support staff, servicing and troubleshooting of hearing assistive technologies, and collaboration with students, families, school staff and community audiologists. The successful applicant will demonstrate the following strengths and skills:
Flexibility and adaptability | The range of students supported by Educational Audiologists is reflective of the full spectrum of student profiles within the Calgary Board of Education. Supports may be required for students k-12, including high academic achievers, students with learning disabilities, students who have experienced trauma or who have emotional or behavioural concerns, students with developmental complexities, as well as students new to Canada or new to formalized schooling altogether. Working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate targeted supports are in place is key to success in this role.
Collaboration and communication | As part of a multidisciplinary team, Braille Assistants must be skilled in navigating dynamic relationships between students, families, classroom teachers, DHH strategists, and others involved in designing student programming and monitoring their progress.
Attention to detail | Navigating a large caseload with multiple layers of intersecting service providers can be challenging. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work with a high level of independence in prioritizing and coordinating student supports and services.
