Educational Audiologist: Drive Student Listening & Learning

BIRKES ELEMENTARY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, TX is seeking an Educational Audiologist for BIRKES ELEMENTARY. The role involves evaluating students, determining eligibility for services, and developing listening goals within IEPs, while collaborating with teachers and families.

The position requires a Doctorate in Audiology, Texas licensure, and experience in educational settings, with travel across the district as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D. or Ph.D.) from an accredited program.
• Current Texas state license in Audiology.
• Knowledge of total communication and listening skill development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience evaluating children 0-5 and with multiple disabilities preferred.
• Experience with pediatric hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Three years of experience, preferably in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive hearing evaluations for students to determine eligibility and progress.
• Evaluate amplification effectiveness and functional listening through FLE and tests.
• Contribute to IEP listening goals and ARD process.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan listening skill enhancement.
• Provide professional development in identified schools on communication deficits due to hearing loss.
• Fit and adjust hearing aids; take ear impressions and molds.
• Communicate with families about hearing loss and educational impact.
• Maintain records of audiology services and expenditures.
• Coordinate ALD evaluations and supervise devices.

Skills

Communication

Pediatrics audiology

Hearing assessment

Education

Au.D./Ph.D. in Audiology

Texas state license in Audiology

Educational setting experience

Tools

Hearing aids

Cochlear implants

Assistive listening devices

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Houston, TX is seeking an Educational Audiologist for BIRKES ELEMENTARY. The role involves evaluating students, determining eligibility for services, and developing listening goals within IEPs, while collaborating with teachers and families.

The position requires a Doctorate in Audiology, Texas licensure, and experience in educational settings, with travel across the district as needed.