Educational Audiologist

Eleutheria•Carlsbad, NM

13d•$52 - $60

About The Position

The Educational Audiologist provides audiological services to students with hearing, balance, and related auditory needs across educational settings. The role includes evaluating and diagnosing student hearing concerns, recommending and fitting classroom amplification, and serving as a member of the IEP team to help ensure students with hearing loss can access their education. Work combines direct assessment, consultative services, and collaboration with school staff and families. The position is part-time and based in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It requires a valid New Mexico audiologist license and an NMPED Instructional Support Provider license with an Audiologist (PreK-12) endorsement. Travel between school sites is required. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Valid Audiologist license issued by the New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board.
New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Instructional Support Provider license with Audiologist (PreK-12) endorsement.
Doctoral degree in Audiology (AuD, PhD, or combined AuD/PhD), or equivalent, from an accredited program.
At least one year of experience as a practicing audiologist in an educational setting.
Valid driver's license; travel between school sites is required.
Background check/fingerprint clearance and TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an IEP team framework.
Strong skill in interpreting and reporting audiometric and related behavioral test data.
Ability to work effectively with diverse student and family populations.

Responsibilities

Examine students with hearing, balance, and related auditory concerns.
Assess examination results and diagnose students’ hearing needs.
Interpret audiological test results and make recommendations as part of the IEP team.
Select and fit appropriate classroom amplification systems.
Monitor student progress with hearing loss and amplification use, adjusting as needed.
Determine appropriate courses of treatment based on students’ educational needs.
Participate as an IEP team member in decisions regarding student services.
Counsel students, staff, and families on communication strategies, such as lip reading and assistive technology.
Evaluate, follow up on, and document student progress.
Consult with school staff and families regarding hearing-related educational needs.
Educate students on hearing loss prevention.