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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced School Audiologist to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing hearing and balance disorders in students. This role involves working closely with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals to ensure that students with hearing impairments receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially. The School Audiologist will conduct hearing screenings, provide auditory training, and recommend appropriate hearing aids or other assistive devices. Additionally, the audiologist will be responsible for creating individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with hearing impairments and monitoring their progress. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of audiological principles, and a passion for working with children. This position requires a high level of patience, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. The School Audiologist will also be involved in educating school staff and parents about hearing health and the impact of hearing loss on learning and development. This role is crucial in helping students overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they have equal access to educational opportunities. If you are a compassionate professional with a commitment to improving the lives of students with hearing impairments, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Conduct hearing screenings and assessments for students.
- Diagnose and manage hearing and balance disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with hearing impairments.
- Provide auditory training and rehabilitation services.
- Recommend and fit hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Monitor and evaluate students' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals.
- Educate school staff and parents about hearing health and the impact of hearing loss.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments and treatments.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Advocate for students with hearing impairments to ensure they receive appropriate support.
- Provide counseling and support to students and their families.
- Stay current with advancements in audiology and hearing technology.
- Conduct research and contribute to the development of best practices in school audiology.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to audiology services in schools.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Master's or Doctoral degree in Audiology.
- State licensure and certification as an audiologist.
- Experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of audiological principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children.
- Knowledge of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to educate and train school staff and parents.
- Experience with auditory training and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to audiology services in schools.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What inspired you to become an audiologist?
- Can you describe your experience working with children in an educational setting?
- How do you approach developing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with hearing impairments?
- What strategies do you use to collaborate with teachers, parents, and other educational professionals?
- How do you stay current with advancements in audiology and hearing technology?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging case you managed and how you handled it?
- How do you educate and train school staff and parents about hearing health?
- What is your experience with fitting and recommending hearing aids and other assistive devices?
- How do you monitor and evaluate students' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed?
- What do you believe are the most important qualities for a School Audiologist to possess?
