POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Supervisor for Support Programs and Services, the Audiologist provides audiological management, including direct and indirect services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides direct and consultative audio logical services and management to deaf/hard of hearing students who are based in a K-8th grade deaf/hard of hearing program, and/or as an itinerant in base schools, to include impedance measurements, stethoscope listening, Ling sound tests, and aural rehabilitation counseling;
Fit hearing students with amplification systems, including hearing aids, personal FM and sound field FM/infrared systems;
Make custom ear mold impressions;
Troubleshoot and maintain amplification systems;
Develops and implement IEPs for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or multiply disabled;
Participate and attend IEP meetings, including serving as the qualified examiner to determine eligibility for special education services as a hearing impaired or deaf student;
Collaborate with Instructional Specialists in Audiology, and with outside audiologists, as needed;
Assist IEP Team members with accommodations and modifications for students with hearing impairments; and
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Broad knowledge of special education compliance and related services, communication options for hearing impaired students, FM technology and other amplification systems, cochlear implant habilitation, and parent education and training;
Pediatric audiology experience (at least 5 years preferred), including pediatric diagnostic procedures and interpretation, amplification systems, FM technology, cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids;
Knowledge of special education process and communication/methodology options for deaf and hard of hearing students, including a flexible and individual approach to students' needs;
Effective interpersonal, communication, organizational and experience in audiology;
Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
Ability to effectively communicate with students using a Total Communication approach highly desirable.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's Degree in Audiology; Doctorate preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Certificate
of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech, Language, and
Hearing Association (ASHA) or Fellow of American Academy of Audiology (F-AAA)
and Maryland state licensure in Audiology.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.