Audio and Vision Screening Tech

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large urban school district in Chicago is hiring Audiometric and Vision Screening Technicians to conduct essential screenings for students. Candidates must hold valid certifications from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Responsibilities include scheduling screenings, documenting results, and providing referrals as needed. Ideal candidates have experience working with diverse populations and are proficient in using electronic systems. This role is integral to ensuring students' health and academic success.

Qualifications

• Valid certifications in audiology and vision screening from Illinois.
• Experience working with students and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience providing screening services in a school-based or pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with school personnel to deliver screening services.
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings as per state guidelines.
• Document results electronically and provide necessary referrals.

Skills

Proficiency in conducting vision and hearing screening

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to efficiently plan and organize schedules

Education

Valid certifications from the Illinois Department of Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Google Apps for Education

Job description

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Posting Date

Sep 10, 2025, 5:36:32 PM

Primary Location

Central-42 West Madison Street (Office of Student Health & Wellness)

Position Type: Union Position

Job Description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world‑class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student‑centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Job Summary

The Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) is seeking qualified candidates certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health to join our team of Audiometric and Vision Screening Technicians. As a Technician, the selected candidate will contribute to scheduling, conducting vision and hearing screenings, documenting results electronically, and providing written referrals. This is a paraprofessional and school‑related personnel position represented by the Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 American Federation of Teachers, AFL‑CIO and reports to the Director of OSHW.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the assigned school designee to plan and organize schedules to ensure delivery and documentation of screening services according to state and federal timelines.
• Conduct hearing screenings and threshold testing according to the guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Manual for Audiometric Technicians and Programmed Instruction Threshold Procedures.
• Conduct vision screenings according to the guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Vision Screening Manual.
• Provide all students in a Head Start early childhood classroom with an initial vision and hearing screening within 45 days of the first day of attendance.
• Provide all students participating in MTSS/Response to Intervention (RtI) with vision and hearing screening prior to initial evaluation for special education services.
• Provide all students who have a 504/IEP with an initial vision and hearing screening annually.
• Provide all students in mandated grades and all students new to Illinois with an initial vision screening (Pre‑K, K, 2, 8) and/or hearing screening (Pre‑K, K, 1, 2, 3) annually.
• Provide a second vision screening and/or second hearing screening (with threshold test when indicated) approximately 10 days following the initial screen for all students failing an initial screen.
• Enter student‑level data related to vision and hearing screening using the Board’s electronic student information system.
• Provide a written referral for case management and medical examination for all students meeting the referral criteria established by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Participate in periodic continuing education and in‑service programs as scheduled.
• Respond professionally to all student, parent, or school questions and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Required

• Valid and current certifications from the Illinois Department of Public Health in audiology and vision screening.

Experience Required

• Experience working consultatively and collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Experience managing multiple tasks at once in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with students and families of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Preferred: Experience providing vision and hearing screening services in a school‑based or pediatric setting.
• Preferred: Experience using an electronic student information system or electronic medical record system.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in conducting vision and hearing screening using approved screening equipment and certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Knowledge of state and federal procedures and timelines related to vision and hearing screening.
• Ability to efficiently plan and organize schedules to ensure delivery and documentation of screening services according to state and federal timelines.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds occasionally and up to ten (10) pounds frequently; requires walking, standing, sitting and bending to a significant degree.
• Preferred: Some knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to speak another language.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to establish and maintain Chicago residency within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment within the district. The residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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