Educational Audiologist
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $59,740 - $76,240 per year
POSITION SALARY RANGE: $59,740 -$134,050 per year
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Educational Audiologist provides comprehensive education audiology services. Responsibilities include evaluation of hearing, administering assessments/tests, consulting with and instructing students, teachers, and parents in techniques to improve impairment, monitoring student progress, and conducting treatment programs.
SUPERVISED BY: Coordinator of Special Education, Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:
- Serve as a resource to the District hearing screening program for preschool and school-aged students.
- Perform follow-up comprehensive audiological evaluations.
- Perform auditory processing assessments.
- Evaluate the necessity of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems and other assistive listening devices.
- Interpret audiological assessment results for parents, teachers, and other service providers.
- Maintain records for screenings, referrals, follow up evaluations, and planning services.
- Select and maintain audiological equipment.
- Serve as a member of the IEP team in the evaluation, planning, and placement process. Make recommendations about placement, related services needs, and classroom environment modifications.
- Ensure proper fit and functioning of hearing aids, cochlear implants, group and classroom amplification, and assistive learning devices.