0.69 Educational Audiologist- Exceptional Student Services

0.69 EDUCATIONAL AUDIOLOGIST

Exceptional Student Services

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.

Hiring Salary Range: $38,495- $49,417

Position Salary Range: $38,495- $86,676

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Exceptional Student Services & Director of Health Services

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

Major areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

1. Serve as a resource to the District hearing screening program for preschool and school-aged students.

2. Perform follow-up comprehensive audiological evaluations.

3. Perform auditory processing assessments.

4. Evaluate the necessity of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems and other assistive listening devices.

5. Interpret audiological assessment results for parents, teachers, and other service providers.

6. Maintain records for screenings, referrals, follow up evaluations, and planning services.

7. Select and maintain audiological equipment.

8. 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.

9. Ensure proper fit and functioning of hearing aids, cochlear implants, group and classroom amplification, and assistive learning devices.

Professionalism
1. Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environment expectations)

2. Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CDE, schools, districts)

3. Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, schools, districts)

4. Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals.

5. Responds to districts

6. Is respectful and collaborative

7. Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time.

8. Enhances the image of public education

9. Displays a willingness to learn new information

10. Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

11. Follows organizational and district policies

Communication
1. Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)

2. Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills

3. Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics

4. Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations

5. Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations

6. Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships
1. Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct

2. Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision
making

3. When appropriate, seeks first to understand

4. Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback

5. Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting

6. Serves as a liaison between District and Human Service Agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained.

Job Competency
1. Meets all licensing requirements for the position

2. Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

3. Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Personal Growth Progress
1. Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations

2. Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities

3. Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

4. Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

CONTACTS: Students, parents, support staff, administrative staff, and community members

QUALIFICATIONS:
AuD or PhD in School Audiology
Colorado Department Education Special Services
License in Audiology
Recommended but not required - Bilingual skills

SPECIFIC SKILLS RECOMMENDED:
Knowledge of RTI process
Knowledge of progress monitoring tools and techniques
Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret audiology evaluations
Demonstrated ability to provide evaluation results clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
Demonstrated organizational skills
Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral