ESA - Audiologist - 20267325

*Total Possible Salary Range: $69,419 - $130,836/yr

FTE - 1.0

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A. Job Title: B. Classification Level:
ESA-Audiologist CPEA Salary Schedule

C. Reports to:
Executive Director of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education or Assistant Directorof Special Education and in collaboration with building principals, the Audiologist is responsible for managing an audiological program that addresses student needs, coordinating audiological services with school personnel, assessing the effectiveness of the program, managing facilities and equipment, working with administrative staff and other school personnel to accomplish program goals and objectives, preparing financial reports, and coordinating the orientation of newly appointed personnel and school nurses in regards to audiological services. Services to students may be provided at students’ assigned schools (in a resource, self-contained and/or integrated settings).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assessing and/or providing direct services to D/HH (Deaf/Hard of Hearing) student needs in areas of: learning environment and acoustics, amplification, child's ability to manage personal amplification, self-advocacy skills, communication repair skills, and auditory development in a resource, self-contained and integrated setting.
2. The audiologist is responsible for administering standard diagnostic tests and procedures in keeping with individual student needs, promoting effective interpersonal relations with students, parents and staff, obtaining additional/supplementary diagnostic records, formulating conclusions and recommendations, and interpreting diagnostic information.
3. The audiologist is responsible for making recommendations regarding the need for further audiological or other support services, coordinating ontological services, assisting in obtaining placement and assessment services for other children being considered for placement.
4. Interpreting audiological findings from outside agencies and make recommendations for accommodations, strategies, and goals to IEP and 504 teams.
5. Instructing eligible students, parents and staff in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
6. Monitoring and providing training to students, parents, and teachers on needs of D/HH students and management of amplification devices and keeping equipment in good repair.
7. Determining student candidacy for Hearing Assistance Technology (HAT); selecting, fitting, verifying, and monitoring HAT.
8. Performing the necessary battery of auditory assessments on students referred by school districts and or students enrolled for the purpose of providing information to concerned parties and districts in order to maximize student success.
9. Preparing a wide variety of written materials (e.g. correspondence, memos, treatment plans, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
10. Researching resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques, assessment tools and methods through workshops/seminars and meetings, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of determining the appropriate approach for addressing students' needs.
11. Designing the strategies of instruction and assisting with the selection and evaluation of equipment and materials necessary to implement such strategy.
12. Designing and implementing an appropriate educational program in the least restrictive environment along with diagnostic techniques with long-range and short-term goals for each student assigned to the program.
13. Working collaboratively with other Special Education staff to serve students with similar educational needs and working towards common goals in support of Professional Learning Communities and contributing to the orderly development and conduct of program learning activities and curriculum.
14. Directing paraeducators and/or other support staff for the purpose of providing an effective program and addressing the needs of each student.
15. Performing functional hearing assessments (Pre/K to 21).
16. Promoting and maintaining regular communication with parents/guardians to inform about student progress and needs as well as encouraging an understanding of the District’s and program's educational goals.
17. Engaging in in-service and career development activities which promote personal professional growth.
18. Maintaining regular attendance; adhere to board policy and the mutually bargained leave and attendance terms as stated in the collective bargaining agreement.
19. The Audiologist communicates regularly with program staff, building personnel and other staff members in order to assist them in meeting District program goals. The Audiologist is considered a support staff rather than administrative position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – ORIENTATION & MOBILITY
1. Ensure student safety at all times and in all environments while fostering maximum independence.
2. Maintain active knowledge about community resources available to students assigned to the program.
3. Provide training to regular and special education personnel, administrative personnel, peers and parents concerning needs of the students and appropriate methods for interacting with the D/HH student with an emphasis on fostering maximum independence and safety.
4. Promote and maintain regular communication with parents/guardians to inform about student progress and needs as well as encourage an understanding of the District and program educational goals.
5. Maintain adequate records on all assessments, IEPs, progress reports.
6. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience
1. Doctoral degree (Au. D.) or M.S. in Audiology.
2. One year of educational audiology experience preferred.
3. Two years of pediatrics/educational audiology experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of deaf culture and issues related to living with a hearing loss.
2. Cultural Competency; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
3. Ability to read and understand audiograms and work with the D/HH related equipment.
4. Leadership skills that support program objectives.
5. Ability to gather, assess, analyze, report, and convey student data.
6. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
7. Ability to observe, monitor, and evaluate student performance.
8. Ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and/or priorities.
9. Ability to maintain confidential material and information and exercise sound decision making skills.
10. Excellent communication and human relation skills.
11. Skilled in using data to monitor and change intervention strategies for students to achieve established goals.
12. Ability to communicate and interact positively with all types of disabled students, professional associates, and patrons of the school district
13. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.
14. Proficient knowledge and experience operating a personal computer and applications in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentational software.
15. Knowledge of educational versus medical concerns needing assistance from an audiologist.
16. Knowledge of, and ability to maintain/clean, audiology equipment.
17. Ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling, school selections and assignments.
18. Ability to organize workload in two or more work locations on a daily basis.

Required Certification & Licenses
1. Eligible for Educational Staff Associate Certificate in Audiology.
2. Washington State Audiologist license.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in the school setting. Teamwork and high productivity requirements create frequent extra hour days, attendance at meetings before and after work. Must be able to talk and use fingers, hands, and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. May involve negotiating steps, ramps, uneven surfaces, and going outdoors in all types of weather to reach some classrooms or other buildings. Tolerance of occasional loud noises and ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time are required.

FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: CPEA

JOB CLASS: Teacher YEAR: 183 days