Educational Audiologist

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.