About this role
Starting Pay Range $40.00 - $60.00 - HourlyDepending on experience
Job Description: Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
• 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.
• Selects and fits appropriate classroom amplifications.
• Monitors 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• 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.
Education and Experience:
• 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).
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.