Educational Audiologist: Elevate Students' Hearing & Access

Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi BOCES); Town of Mexico (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Educational Audiologist serves CiTi BOCES and supports students with hearing and balance issues to ensure full access to the educational environment.

Responsibilities include screenings, diagnostic evaluations, fitting and managing hearing devices, and contributing to multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication with parents, teachers, and staff is essential, along with calibration and maintenance of equipment.

Qualifications

• Licensure or certification by NYS Education Department in audiology or speech/hearing disabilities.
• Civil Service requirements apply to CiTi BOCES.
• Experience in educational audiology settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, supervises, and performs student hearing screenings.
• Coordinates referrals for audiological, educational, or medical assessments.
• Performs diagnostic hearing evaluations on students.
• Interprets audiological assessment results to staff and parents.
• Analyzes classroom noise and acoustics to improve listening environments.
• Makes recommendations on hearing aids, FM systems, and amplification devices.
• Selects and fits personal FM equipment.
• Ensures proper fit and function of devices.
• Maintains ear molds, equipment, and records.
• Provides in-service training on hearing health to staff and families.

Skills

Hearing screenings

Diagnostic hearing evaluations

Interprets audiological results

Team collaboration

Counseling parents/students

Training & in-service delivery

FM equipment handling

Ear mold fabrication

Equipment calibration

Education

NYS audiology license

NYS teacher certificate in speech and hearing handicapped

Tools

FM equipment

Hearing aids

Cochlear implants

Group/classroom amplification

Assistive listening devices

Ear mold fabrication tools

Job description

The Educational Audiologist serves CiTi BOCES and supports students with hearing and balance issues to ensure full access to the educational environment.

Responsibilities include screenings, diagnostic evaluations, fitting and managing hearing devices, and contributing to multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication with parents, teachers, and staff is essential, along with calibration and maintenance of equipment.