Part-Time Pediatric Audiologist — Impactful Hearing Care

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania in Ohio seeks a dedicated Audiologist to join the ESC of Lake Erie West on a part-time, as-needed basis. You will assess Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, conduct audiometric evaluations, and advise on hearing aids and DM systems.

In this role you will collaborate with teachers, communicate with parents, oversee equipment, and help integrate hearing accommodations into classroom settings. Pediatric audiology experience and valid Ohio licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or master's degree in audiology.
• Current Ohio licensure.
• Pupil Service Registration or ability to obtain.
• Experience in pediatric audiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess auditory status and amplification needs of children – including diagnostic tests and fitting hearing aids/DM systems.
• Oversee district-owned equipment for service, maintenance, and records.
• Provide in-services to teachers and support staff on classroom accommodations and equipment use.
• Educate parents regarding audiological information and student needs.
• Identify resources for diagnostic evaluations and amplification equipment.
• Document data and reports to support program development.
• Assist in calibration checks and repairs of audiometric equipment.
• Interpret assessment information to teachers, students, and parents.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit required reports.

Skills

Pediatric audiology

Education

Doctoral or Master’s in Audiology

Ohio licensure through the Ohio Speech and Hearing Board

Pupil Service Registration or ability to attain registration

Job description

Part-time contract work on an "as needed" basis.

JOB SUMMARY

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

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