Audiologist

TrulyHired; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC of Lake Erie West is seeking a dedicated Audiologist to join our team in a full-time school-based position, serving Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.

You will assess hearing status, perform diagnostic tests, recommend amplification and DM systems, and provide training to teachers, parents, and staff. Experience in pediatric audiology is preferred; Ohio licensure is required, with state pupil service registration or ability to attain.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in Audiology required.
• Current licensure through the Ohio Speech and Hearing Board.
• Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Service Registration or ability to attain registration.
• Experience in pediatric audiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess auditory status and amplification needs for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students.
• Perform diagnostic audiograms, immittance, OAEs, and central auditory processing tests as appropriate.
• Order/fit hearing aids and DM systems using real-ear measurements and best practice.
• Educate teachers, parents, and staff about audiological information and classroom accommodations.
• Maintain accurate student records and report data for program development.

Skills

Pediatric audiology

Education

Doctoral or Master’s Degree in Audiology

Ohio Speech and Hearing Board licensure

Pupil Service Registration (Ohio Board)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Audiologist to join our team at the ESC of Lake Erie West. In this full-time position, you will play a crucial role in assessing and treating Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. The Audiologist works as an active team member in the programs and services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in organized Deaf/Hard of Hearing programs or mainstreamed into general education classrooms may receive audiometric evaluations, appropriate central auditory processing testing, and recommendations regarding appropriate hearing aids, hearing assistive technology (HAT) and/or DM systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree in Audiology
• Current licensure through the Ohio Speech and Hearing Board
• Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Service Registration or ability to attain registration
• Experience in pediatric audiology preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess auditory status and amplification needs of children - including, but not limited to, diagnostic audiograms, immittance measures, otoacoustic emissions, central auditory processing testing, and functional listening evaluations; as well as ordering/fitting hearing aids and DM systems using real-ear measurements and best practice
• Oversee district-owned equipment for service and maintenance, and keep records of serial numbers and assignments
• Provide in-services, group and individual, to teachers and support personnel regarding classroom accommodations and equipment use at school
• Educate and communicate with parents regarding audiological information and student needs
• Identify and utilize resources for diagnostic audiological evaluations, otological services, and provision of amplification equipment for individual children
• Make appropriate recommendations, accommodations, or suggest changes for educational programming for children with hearing needs
• Collect and report data and documentation on students and programs to be used in the continued development of the educational audiology program
• Assist in the arrangements of yearly calibration checks and/or repair of audiometric equipment
• Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected disabilities through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures
• Interpret assessment information to teachers, students, and parents
• Acts as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials
• Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports

SALARY

• Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education
• See attached job description for full position details.