Audiologist

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Audiologist for the upcoming school year. This role involves evaluating students' hearing needs and providing tailored recommendations for accommodations. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with educational teams, fostering inclusiveness and compassion in diverse learning environments. This position requires travel across various school sites, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology required.
• Experience with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students' hearing and recommend accommodations.
• Maintain hearing aids and related equipment.
• Participate in student IEP processes.

Skills

Audiology

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.)

ASHA CCCs or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted:
  5/19/2023
  
  
• Location:
  Resource Center
  
  

Position Type:
Specialists/ Hearing Impaired

Date Posted:
5/19/2023

Location:
Resource Center

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Lake Washington School District is looking for a qualified Audiologist for the 2023-2024 school year.

This position requires the ability to work with children of various ages and with a variety of disabilities (preschool to 12th grade). The person in this position is considered an itinerant employee, traveling to different school sites within the district. An expectation of this position is to foster a culture of open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusiveness among individuals and groups.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluate students' hearing and determine educational impact and make recommendations for accommodations and assistive technology when indicated to best meet the needs of the student.
• Maintain hearing aids, cochlear implants, ear-level and sound-field FM/DM systems, and additional equipment related to auditory access for students.
• Provide updates to teachers and staff working with students regarding any changes to hearing or amplification, such as a new hearing aid functioning.

• Communicate with outside service providers regarding student progress, equipment functioning, etc.
• Perform evaluation of hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM/DM systems as necessary.
• Participate in student evaluation/re-evaluation/IEP process as appropriate, including Child Find screenings.
• Provide informational and consultative services relative to the management of hearing disabilities and needs to the student, education team, family, related medical agencies, and community agencies.

Other responsibilities:

• Document third party billing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) Or equivalent in Audiology
ASHA CCCs or equivalent

Additional requirements:
Current Washington ESA Audiologist certification
Experience with interventions for a variety of students with hearing needs and varying disabilities

Preferred qualifications:
Ability to use sign language (ASL and/or SEE) to communicate with students who rely more on visual language than auditory language
Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse

Condition of employment:
Criminal background clearance
Maintain a current ESA Certified Washington State Certificate Valid Washington State driver's license
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Knowledge of:
Due process
State and federal laws relating to children with disabilities

Ability to:
Function effectively as an active, productive, and integral member of educational teams.
Communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
Complete activities that support compliance with Federal, State and local mandates.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach providing excellent customer service
Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
Demonstrate time management and strong work ethics in maintaining caseloads with minimal supervision
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of strict confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to organize caseloads

Required knowledge, skills and abilities related to cultural competence and equity:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will constantly be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel around the district is required.

Work schedule
This position typically works, 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year

Reporting relationship
This position reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Special Services.

Representation
Lake Washington Education Association

Level of compensation
LWSD salary schedule




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The Lake Washington School District #414 or LWSD is a public school district in King County, Washington, in suburbs east of Seattle.