Educational Audiologist
About The Position
The Educational Audiologist will examine students with ear, hearing, or balance problems, assess exam results, and diagnose students. This role involves providing interpretation of audiological test results and making recommendations as part of the IEP team. The audiologist will select and fit appropriate classroom amplifications, monitor the progress of students with hearing loss, and make necessary adjustments. They will determine the best course of treatment considering the student's educational needs and concerns, and participate as a member of the IEP team. Additionally, the role includes providing counseling to students, staff, and family on listening and communication methods, evaluating and following up on student conditions, consulting with school staff and family regarding student needs, and educating students on hearing loss prevention.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles, methods and techniques for evaluating students’ hearing.
- Understanding of the etiology, psychology, problems and needs of students with hearing losses.
- Knowledge of speech and language development in students with hearing losses and the relationship of hearing losses to personality and emotional development.
- Skill in speech reading and auditory training techniques.
- Skill in the selection, evaluation of performance characteristics and the use of classroom amplification systems, hearing aids and other audiological equipment.
- Skill in interpreting and reporting audiometric, audiologic and related behavioral test data.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and District personnel.
- Knowledge of in-service resources and ability to implement them.
- Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability and socioeconomic groups.
- Ability to travel to other sites or locations.
- Minimum one year as a practicing audiologist in an educational setting.
- Valid CA Clinical/Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology or one of the following credentials authorizing service as an audiologist is required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or an Audiologist License from the Speech-Language Pathology Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (Department of Consumer Affairs).
Responsibilities
- Examine students with ear, hearing or balance and other related problems.
- Assess exam results and diagnose the student.
- Provide interpretation of audiological test results and make recommendations as a part of the IEP team.
- Select and fit appropriate classroom amplifications.
- Monitor the progress of students with hearing loss, use of amplification and makes appropriate adjustments, as needed.
- Determine the best course of treatment, taking the student’s educational needs and concerns into consideration.
- Participate as a member of the IEP team to make decisions regarding students’ educational needs and services.
- Provide counseling for the student, staff and close family members on how to best listen and communicate using methods such as lip reading or technology.
- Evaluate and follow up on the student’s condition and record any developments.
- Consult with school staff and family regarding student needs in relation to hearing loss and accessing their education.
- Educate students on ways to prevent hearing loss.
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Career Level
Mid Level
