Audiologist

Certification
Missouri Board Certification in Audiology and State Licensure

Salary
Minimum starting salary of 51,360

Reports To
Director of Alternative Learning

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to supporting students with hearing needs to enhance their educational success. We are seeking a dedicated District Audiologist to identify and address hearing impairments, provide appropriate interventions, and collaborate with staff and families to support student development.

Job Summary

The District Audiologist evaluates, diagnoses, and provides services for students with hearing impairments. This role includes assessing hearing abilities, implementing habilitative strategies, and consulting with staff and families to optimize student learning environments.


Key Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conduct hearing evaluations using Otoscopy, Tympanometry, and other diagnostic tools to determine the range, nature, and degree of hearing loss.

• Treatment & Intervention: Recommend, fit, and adjust hearing aids, cochlear implants, and FM systems; monitor and optimize student hearing equipment usage.

• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, parents, and school personnel to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans for students with hearing impairments.

• Education & Training: Provide guidance to staff, students, and families on hearing conservation, assistive listening devices, and classroom accommodations.

• Consultation: Advise Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing regarding auditory processing, aural rehabilitation, speech conservation, and other relevant matters.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of student evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and hearing-related technology inventory.

• Advocacy & Resource Development: Research, write grants, and secure funding for amplification devices and hearing-related technology.

• Compliance & Ethics: Adhere to ASHA’s Code of Ethics for Audiology and the American Academy of Audiology Code of Ethics.

• Equipment Management: Evaluate, order, and maintain auditory training equipment and FM systems to support student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Audiology with Missouri State Licensure.

• Experience: Job-related experience within a specialized field is required.

• Skills: Proficiency in conducting hearing assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, programming cochlear implants, and utilizing hearing technologies.

• Knowledge: Understanding of hearing impairments, noise-related environmental factors, genetic disorders, and best practices in aural rehabilitation.

• Abilities: Ability to work independently, collaborate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing work priorities.

Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, speak, hear, and read. Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling may be required.

• Conditions: Work involves interactions with staff, students, and families in various school settings. The noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays

Family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.


Other Functions

• Meetings: Participate in meetings and training sessions to collaborate with teams and enhance student support.

• Documentation: Prepare written materials to document activities and provide reference.

• Inquiry Response: Address questions from parents, teachers, and staff regarding hearing-related concerns.

• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Application Materials

Please complete the application via the Francis Howell School District website. In addition, please attach the following items to your application:

• Letter of Interest addressed to: Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer

• Current Resume

• Current letters of reference, one of which is from a current supervisor (external applicants only)

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!