Spartanburg County School District 6 is Hiring a Spartanburg County Audiologist Near Roebuck, SC
Announcement of Vacancy for: Position: Audiologist Minimum Qualifications : Must have a degree and license in audiology. Must have proven experience and competence in working with children with special needs. Must have the ability to work collaboratively with district staff, students, parents, and agency representatives. Performance Responsibilities Diagnostic and Evaluation Services: Provided to students
PK students who fail hearing screenings and others upon referral
Who cannot participate in routine screening procedures
With known hearing impairments to monitor the status of the loss
Referred with educational concerns related to hearing and auditory processing and/or are being considered for special programming
To determine need for and appropriateness of HATS, Hearing Assistive Technology Systems
To determine impact of hearing loss on student's ability to hear and understand speech in the educational environment
Prepare reports, records, and materials and disseminate to appropriate personnel
Coordinate acquisition of reports, records, and material from outside agencies and disseminate to appropriate personnel
Provide documentation of services to students who are Medicaid eligible
Referrals and Follow-Up:
Make appropriate referrals for audiological, educational, or medical assessments
Maintain contact/relationships with allied professional, referral services and families
Counsel, provide guidance and in-service to students, parents and teachers regarding hearing and hearing loss, amplification needs and equipment, and acoustic treatment of classrooms
Become knowledgeable of resources available in SC, such as parent/self-help groups, financial resources, etc. Functions as a resources/contact for parents and teachers
Consult with the DHH/Sp. Ed./General Ed. teachers concerning ways to facilitate student's use of spoken English
Determine appropriate audiological follow-up for each student
Equipment Management:
Work with families/outside audiologist to determine whether an assistive listening device is an appropriate recommendation
Provide orientation, maintenance and counseling to students (and family when needed) regarding personal devices
Provide in service to teachers staff and family members regarding care, maintenance and troubleshooting of hearing aids/cochlear implants/FM equipment used in the educational setting
Perform minor hearing aid/cochlear repairs
Coordinate sending hearing aids out for repair, or contact parents/clinical audiologist to help facilitate repair
Maintain and fit FM systems and related equipment
Maintain current knowledge about hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM technology
Make appropriate recommendations related to the need and use of hearing aids, classroom amplification, and FM systems.hearing assistive technology
Request necessary supplies and equipment needed for educational audiology
Coordinate calibration of diagnostic equipment
Troubleshoot equipment problems and requisition repairs
Maintain audiological equipment inventory
Help with selection and acquisition of new equipment
Functions as an Educational Resource and IEP Team Member:
Demonstrate and active role in the IEP team providing information regarding the DHH student
Participate in interactions within and outside the field
Work collaboratively with other IEP staff and parents in the best interest of the student
Consult with parents and school personnel concerning the individual needs of each student
Continuously improve knowledge of Audiology and related areas
Assist teachers in the development and implementation of accommodations, curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies
Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational suggestions
Conduct classroom observations to determine how effectively a DHH student us using his/her hearing to gain information
Conduct sound level measurements when needed
Examine the physical environment of the classroom and make recommendations about adaptations to improve listening conditions
Maintain Professional Standards:
In addition to adhering to the Code of Ethics of ASHA, demonstrates an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Review and implement the Policy and Procedures manual for educational audiology
Assist in policy-making and department procedures
Work within educational audiology budget
Maintain student confidentiality
Maintain appropriate resource files related to educational audiology
Develop and update educational audiology forms
Term: 200 days Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in compliance with the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Salary: Spartanburg School District Six Salary Schedule Filing Deadline: Until Filled Effective Date of Employment: As soon as possible Please apply on-line through the District 6 website https://spart6.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx Spartanburg School District Six does not discriminate on the basis on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of education opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws. Emp.Apps/Cert.Emp.App.