State of Florida·Saint Augustine, Florida
The Audiologist is responsible for providing audiological services to students, including evaluations and recommendations for audiological needs. They also coordinate repairs and ensure the effectiveness of amplification equipment.
Requisition No: 872963
Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind
Audiologist - 48008419
Pay Plan: Contract FTE (BenEl)
Position Number: 48008419
$63,803.57 - $68,060.42
Closing Date: 07/16/2026
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)
Audiologist - 7% Specialist– Board of Trustees
Position Number 48008419
Department: Speech & Audiology
Who are we?
FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.
The incumbent of this position serves as an Audiologist and is responsible for provision of audiological services for the students in the assigned department(s) and Admissions students referred for audiological evaluation.
Provide comprehensive audiometric evaluations as a member of interdisciplinary teams to determine if student meets or continues to meet eligibility requirements for FSDB. Make recommendations for student’s audiological service needs and appropriate follow-up services. Provide re-evaluations, hearing aid evaluations, impedance screenings, and other appropriate evaluations in accordance with school policy and delivery of appropriate services. Provide ear mold services for students to include: evaluation of ear mold status, making ear mold impressions and submission of order, fitting completed ear mold to student, and earmold modifications. Evaluate personal and school provided amplification equipment to ensure adequate performance and maximize students’ residual hearing. Coordinate repair of personal and school provided amplification systems for assigned department(s) and communicate with parents when necessary. Develop, implement and monitor accountability system for all equipment in Audiology department. Provide personal amplification orientation to new and problem users to assist in acceptance and benefit of amplification.
Develop audiology files with evaluations, audiograms, teacher/parent communications, repairs of personal amplification or other reports as needed. Provide support to the Department Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Teacher in the care, maintenance and use of amplification with students in the assigned department. Provide services and assistance to other staff members including teachers, dormitory staff, support service staff, supervisors and other staff as required.
Attend training and implement skills acquired during professional development activities as required by Federal, State and FSDB mandates.
Perform other additional duties as requested.
If licensure noted is not from Florida, upon appointment, shall obtain state of Florida licensure within a reasonable period of time;
Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Advanced proficiency in sign language within one year of hire.
FSDB provides education to acquire sign language skills.
11-month position $63,803.57 - $68,060.42. This range is inclusive of verified experience. Employees shall receive compensation for higher education beyond a Bachelor’s Degree as noted below.
Master’s Degree: additional $2,400
Master’s +30, or 2nd Master’s Degree, or Education Specialist, or Doctorate Degree: additional $2,400
Employees may earn any combination of degrees and receive that amount. Only one degree in each category will apply.
Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm
FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.
The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)
Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.
Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.
Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.
Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.
FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.
Condition of employment
Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation. Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com]
FSDB is a drug-free workplace.
Applications accepted through People First only.
An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Market context
In Florida, audiologist openings tend to favor candidates with current state licensure, ASHA credentials, and strong pediatric or Deaf/Hard of Hearing experience. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree or higher, 12 credit hours in Deaf/Hard of Hearing coursework, and advanced sign language proficiency within one year of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your transcripts, licensure status, and sign-language development plan before applying.