Educational Audiologist (EI, Preschool & School-Age | Hybrid)
PT up to 30 hours per week
Report: Director, Mainstream
Summary
The Educational Audiologist supports infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age students who are deaf or hard of hearing by ensuring consistent auditory access and effective use of hearing technology. Working within a Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) framework, this role partners with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote listening, spoken language, and educational success. Services are delivered through a combination of in-person and tele practice models.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Audiological Services
- Provide audiological services across Early Intervention, preschool, and school-age programs using hybrid and tele practice delivery
- Assess functional listening and auditory access in classroom, and virtual learning environments
- Conduct functional listening evaluations and classroom auditory assessments
- Train families, educators, and staff on hearing technology use and listening-based strategies
- Recommend accommodations, assistive technology, and environmental modifications to support spoken language outcomes
- Fit, program, hearing aid verification, troubleshoot, and maintain hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone conduction devices, and FM/DM systems, HAT equipment in educational settings
- Monitor auditory access and device performance to ensure consistent, effective use throughout the school day
- Provide recommendations for assistive listening technology and classroom acoustics
Educational Collaboration
- Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, and educational teams to support listening and spoken language outcomes
- Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
- Collaborate on IFSPs, IEPs, and transition planning within an LSL-focused educational model including 504 meetings, contributing audiological expertise
- Support transitions between early intervention, preschool, and school-age programs
- Provide professional development on hearing loss, auditory access, and inclusive classroom practices
- Educate school personnel on strategies to optimize listening environments
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and data related to audiological services
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and district regulations related to special education and audiology services
- Support program quality improvement through data collection and analysis
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree
- State audiology licensure (or eligibility)
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) or equivalent
- Experience working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing in educational settings
Preferred
- Experience with cochlear implants and assistive listening technology
- Knowledge of Listening and Spoken Language approaches
- Experience in early intervention and/or school-based settings
- Educational audiology certification (where applicable)
Occupation Classification Requirements:
- Audiologist