Audiologist
On-siteCary, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct developmentally appropriate hearing assessments for preschool and school-age students with hearing loss or auditory processing disorders at the WCPSS Audiology Clinic and off-site locations. Interpret outside audiological evaluations, collaborate on student placement, and provide guidance to parents and staff regarding communication and academic impacts. Select, fit, and maintain hearing assistive technology while training school personnel on troubleshooting and classroom accommodations. Monitor service delivery data, analyze outcomes, and supervise clinical doctoral students within a Monday-Friday schedule involving occasional evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of audiology
- Comprehensive knowledge of school-based audiology practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) policy and procedure and section 504 policy and procedure
- Comprehensive knowledge of Common Core State Standards, Extended Common Core State Standards, and the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum implementation regarding policies governing services for student's communication disabilities
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to adapt or design equipment for individual needs
- Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities
- Ability to plan, implement, administer and coordinate an audiology program
- Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student, clinician, and teacher performance data in order to generate effective courses of action
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
- Ability to guide the learning process toward achievement of established Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
- Ability to lead and motivate staff
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and build consensus with school administrators, teachers, support staff, central services, audiologists, and parents
- Doctorate degree obtained in an approved program in Audiology
- Passage of the NTE/Praxis in Audiology
- A license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Department of Public Instruction Audiology Certificate
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record according to the State of NC requirements
- Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in pediatric audiology including evaluation and amplification
- Knowledge of federal and state requirements for the delivery of special education and related services
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