Educational Audiologist

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is seeking an Educational Audiologist to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) campus in Vancouver, WA. This is a full-time, permanent, school-year-based position. CDHY is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential, offering academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. The agency celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture and is committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity.

Requirements

WA State ESA School Audiologist certification.
Knowledge of principles, techniques, and methods of audiology in the educational environment.
Doctoral (PhD) or master’s degree, with active licensure enabling both clinical and educational practice.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and school district personnel using ASL and written English.
Ability to use technology effectively.
Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students including knowledge of ASL, Deaf culture and community.
Ability to maintain written records and progress notes regarding goals and therapy strategies on students served.
Operating knowledge of a variety of audiometric instruments and related materials.
Experience working with students including implementing IEPs, collaborating with an educational team, maintaining records, and preparing reports and correspondence.
Ability to use professional judgment and carry out all assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality.
Must pass federal and state criminal background screening.

Responsibilities

Performing comprehensive audiological evaluations.
Writing professional reports.
Explaining evaluation results.
Providing audiological counseling for students and families.
Consulting with parents and appropriate staff.
Attending Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and 504 planning meetings.
Fabricating ear molds.
Providing hearing aid support services.
Managing the school-wide FM/DM System.
Performing technology troubleshooting and repairs to meet amplification needs.
Assisting with designing programs and services for WSD students utilizing hearing assistive technology.
Facilitating the launch of the new Audiology Clinic at the campus site.
Delivering professional audiology services to the community (infants through school age students up to 22).
Providing direct, culturally competent communication and instruction with students in their preferred language/modality.
Working collaboratively across transdisciplinary teams to support student success.
Serving as a liaison between the medical and educational communities.
Providing ongoing professional communication with parents and school staff using American Sign Language (ASL) and written English.
Serving as the Special Education Facilitator (SEF), providing leadership and coordination for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and IEP team processes.
Coordinating with outside agencies and organizations for additional resources.
Consulting with school staff and participating in IEP/504 meetings.
Helping school staff understand the potential educational and social-emotional impact of hearing differences.
Providing evaluation and audiological counseling for students and families in K-12 and early involvement programs.
Billing Medicaid on an as needed basis.