Audiologist

Summary:

The Audiologist provides support for all students throughout the district, particularly students who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families. Responsibilities include the administration of comprehensive hearing evaluations and providing interpretation of results, as well as recommendations. The Audiologist will select and program assistive listening technology as needed, and train/support students and district staff on its proper use and necessity. This position reports directly to the Supervisor of Sensory Programs and Related Services.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:

· Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.

· Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.

· Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.

· Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
· Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary professional team, addressing audiological and communication access needs, services, and placement determination.

· Performs comprehensive hearing evaluations of children who reside in the county from birth through graduation, including those who fail the screening process, those with known hearing loss, and those who are referred.

· Communicates the hearing status of children to appropriate individuals, including parents, school personnel, physicians, professional colleagues, and others, as appropriate, as well as suggests appropriate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other service providers.

· Provides appropriate counseling for children and parents regarding educational, medical, social, and psychological implications of hearing loss.

· Recommends, fits, maintains, and troubleshoots assistive listening technology.

· Collects and reviews audiologic evaluations for children tested in other facilities. Forwards reports to appropriate deaf/hard of hearing staff, if a newly identified hearing loss meets state regulations.

· Educates students, teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing, and other school personnel regarding assistive technology performance and expectations.

· Provides trainings to perform listening checks and basic troubleshooting to maintain proper functioning of hearing assistance technology to students and appropriate district staff.

· Assesses classroom acoustics and makes recommendations to improve classroom listening environments.

· Provides support and training for district Hearing Technicians on proper procedures and practices of the school hearing program.

· Takes initiative to develop initial and ongoing positive relationships with children, parents, school personnel, professional colleagues, and community.

· Advocates for children with hearing impairments and develops a positive working relationships with all children and families served.

· Maintains confidentiality of student information.

· Maintains detailed and accurate recordkeeping.

· Complies with state/federal rules and regulations and district policies and procedures.

· Maintains a current knowledge of audiology practices and related areas of special education.

· Maintains a current and active Florida state license in Audiology.

· Is responsible for the maintenance and calibration of audiometric equipment.

· Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district

Other information:
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Accepts criticism and feedback. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Keeps technical skills up to date.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Experience working with pediatrics and difficult to test populations preferred. Open to recent graduates.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Valid Audiology license through the Florida Department of Health. Certification by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association preferred, but not required.

Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets the most complex documents. Responds effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Writes speeches and makes effective and persuasive speeches on controversial or complex topics to a variety of audiences.

Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deals with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs. Sufficient in use of electronic medical records for note taking and patient tracking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, near acuity, field of vision

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 4, loud

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district. Independent and reliable means of transportation required.

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