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Externship Information:
| Primary Practice Setting: | Educational audiology/school setting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Audiologists at the site: | 0 FTE Masters Degree 1 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 1 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 0 FTE Clerical Support Staff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Audiology Students each year: | 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 1 3rd year 0 4th year Externships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial arrangements: | Stipend Salary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will interview travel be compensated? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vacation Days: | Negotiable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing education opportunities? | Yes Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date: | 8/1/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected hours/days a week: | 8 hours-5 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel to satellite centers required? | Yes Traveling to schools with AUD and alone. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Local students preferred: | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship: | Completion of foundational coursework and clinical rotations in audiology. Strong understanding of audiological assessment techniques and intervention strategies. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, and school personnel. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Familiarity with educational laws and regulations related to students with disabilities (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504). Enthusiasm for working in an educational setting and supporting diverse student populations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship: | To develop advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of hearing loss within an educational context. To understand and apply best practices in educational audiology, including fitting and troubleshooting hearing aids and assistive listening devices. To contribute to the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students with hearing impairments. To gain experience in collaborating with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern: |
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| Research opportunities? | Yes Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? | As Needed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application Deadline: | 9/20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation Resume Personal Review | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: | Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to marli.gathright-ce@kckps.org. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) | Marli Gathright Au.D.,CCC-A - Marli.gathright-CE@kckps.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Are all externs supervised? | Yes |
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Posted: 06-Sep-24
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Type: Residency
Categories:
Academic / Research
Education
Financial Arrangements:
Stipend
Salary
Primary Practice Setting:
Educational audiology/school setting
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Educational Audiology Externship (2025-2026)
Position: Educational Audiology Extern
Location:Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Duration: August 2025 - June 2026
Compensation: Paid
Supervisor: Marli Gathright, Au.D., CCC-A
Description: Are you a dedicated 4th-year graduate student in Audiology eager to gain hands-on experience in an educational setting? We are seeking a motivated Educational Audiology Extern to join our team for the 2025-2026 academic year. This paid externship provides an exceptional opportunity to work within a large dynamic school district, focusing on supporting students with hearing impairments and enhancing their educational experience through effective audiological practices.
Goals:
- To develop advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of hearing loss within an educational context.
- To understand and apply best practices in educational audiology, including fitting and troubleshooting hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
- To contribute to the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students with hearing impairments.
- To gain experience in collaborating with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments and screenings for students.
- BOA, VRA, and CPA
- Assist in the fitting, adjustment, and maintenance of hearing aids and other amplification devices.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of classroom accommodations and modifications for students with hearing loss.
- Provide counseling and education to students, families, and school staff on hearing health and communication strategies.
- Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings, contributing audiological insights and recommendations.
- Document and track student progress and audiological data, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, and other professionals to support students' academic and social-emotional needs.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in educational audiology.
Qualifications:
- Completion of foundational coursework and clinical rotations in audiology.
- Strong understanding of audiological assessment techniques and intervention strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, and school personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Familiarity with educational laws and regulations related to students with disabilities (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504).
- Enthusiasm for working in an educational setting and supporting diverse student populations.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to marli.gathright-ce@kckps.org.
- Applications must be received by September 18, 2024.
- Interviews will be virtual
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and advancing your career in educational audiology! We look forward to your application.
Externship Information:
| Primary Practice Setting: | Educational audiology/school setting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Audiologists at the site: | 0 FTE Masters Degree 1 FTE Au.D. 0 FTE Ph.D. 0 FTE Other Doctorate (ScD) 1 FTE professional support staff (technicians/audiometric assistants) 0 FTE Clerical Support Staff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Audiology Students each year: | 0 1st year AuD Clinical Rotations 0 2nd year 1 3rd year 0 4th year Externships | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial arrangements: | Stipend Salary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Will interview travel be compensated? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vacation Days: | Negotiable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Continuing education opportunities? | Yes Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Date: | 8/1/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expected hours/days a week: | 8 hours-5 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel to satellite centers required? | Yes Traveling to schools with AUD and alone. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Local students preferred: | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide orientation to relevant clinical policies and procedures? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide instructions about patient's rights and providing patient education? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Does the externship site provide orientation to quality assessment, quality assurance and quality improvement? | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Externship site expects the extern to have mastered these skills before they begin their clinical externship: | Completion of foundational coursework and clinical rotations in audiology. Strong understanding of audiological assessment techniques and intervention strategies. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, and school personnel. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Familiarity with educational laws and regulations related to students with disabilities (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504). Enthusiasm for working in an educational setting and supporting diverse student populations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Externship site expects the extern to learn/demonstrate these skills during their clinical externship: | To develop advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of hearing loss within an educational context. To understand and apply best practices in educational audiology, including fitting and troubleshooting hearing aids and assistive listening devices. To contribute to the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students with hearing impairments. To gain experience in collaborating with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clinical opportunities that will be given to the extern: |
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| Research opportunities? | Yes Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consortium or collaborative arrangements with other sites? | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How frequently will the externship site communicate with the university during the externship? | As Needed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communication or other support do expected or required from the university during the externship: | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application Deadline: | 9/20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Application Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation Resume Personal Review | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steps for the student/university to follow in the application process: | Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to marli.gathright-ce@kckps.org. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contact Person: (preceptor, supervisor or extern coordinator) | Marli Gathright Au.D.,CCC-A - Marli.gathright-CE@kckps.org | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Are all externs supervised? | Yes |
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About KCK public Schools
KCKPS is a nationally recognized urban public school district located in Wyandotte County. Reported through the 2020 United States Census, Kansas City, Kansas currently has a total population of 156,607.KCKPS is the largest school district in Wyandotte County and the fifth largest school district in the state of Kansas with just over 22,000 students enrolled.
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