Educational Audiologist

  • 9 Dot Education Solutions, LLC
  • Pasadena, CA
  • 6mo ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

Starting Pay Range

$40.00 - $60.00 - Hourly

Depending 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.