Part-Time Audiologist for Section 504

Union County Public Schools; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in North Carolina is seeking an audiologist to develop and coordinate audiological services for students with hearing loss. The role includes managing evaluations, making recommendations, and collaborating with educational personnel to support students' needs. Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctorate in audiology and a valid North Carolina license.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State of North Carolina license as an audiologist.

Responsibilities

• Organizes an audiological management program addressing local needs.
• Schedules appointments for audiological evaluations and administers tests.
• Attends Section 504 and IEP meetings to explain evaluation results.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in audiology

Job description

• Position Type:
  Exceptional Children`s Teachers K-12/Specialists/ Audiologist
  
  
• Date Posted:
  6/8/2022
  
  
• Location:
  Exceptional Children
  
  

Position Type:
Exceptional Children`s Teachers K-12/Specialists/ Audiologist

Date Posted:
6/8/2022

Location:
Exceptional Children

Description: The audiologist has the role of developing, supervising, and coordinating a program of audiological services. The audiologist is directly responsible for the total program devised to provide services necessary for the identification, medical referral, and educational follow-up servces for students with hearing loss. The audiologist serves as a consultant to administrators, teachers, speech/language pathologists, teachers of the deaf, other educational personnel, and school nurses.

Job Summary:
1. The audiologist organizes an audiological management program that addresses local needs, coordinates audiological services with student services provided by other school and community personnel, assesses the effectiveness of the program, manages facilities and equipment, and works with administrative staff and other school personnel to accomplish program goals and objectives.
2. The audiologist is responsible for scheduling appointments for audiological evaluation, administering standard diagnostic tests and procedures in keeping with individual student needs, promoting effective interpersonal relations with students and parents, obtaining additional/supplementary diagnostic records, formulating conclusions and recommendations, and interpreting diagnostic information. After conducting an evaluation, the audiologist will write evaluation reports, which should include, but not limited to, all assessment data, a thorough integration of all available data, and realistic recommendations for instruction and intervention.
3. The audiologist is responsible for making recommendations regarding the need for further audiological or other support services, assisting in obtaining placement and assessment services for other children being considered for exceptional child placement, and providing liaison services designed to effect comprehensive student services. Often, these recommendations are made during a Section 504 and/or IEP meeting; a core function of the audiologist’s role is to attend these meetings, during which the audiologist may explain evaluation results and recommendations, and answer questions about services as they relate to student needs in the total school environment.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Maintaining Professional Standards: The audiologist adheres to the ethical standards of the speech-language-hearing profession, adheres to established rules, regulations and laws, engages in continuing educational and professional growth activities, develops professional development plans, and maintains open channels of communication with all agencies and individuals providing related services.
2. Record Keeping/Program Evaluation: The audiologist develops systems for maintaining student and program records.

Qualifications: Master's or Doctorate degree in audiology from an accredited university
Hold a current and valid State of North Carolina license as an audiologist

Working Conditions:School environments

Application Procedure: Apply online

Selection Procedure: Interview process




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