License and Certification Qualifications: S-5 certificate and Georgia licensure in audiology required.
Education Qualifications: Master's degree in audiology required. Doctorate degree in audiology preferred.
Experience Qualifications: One year related experience preferred.
Skills Qualifications: Ability to evaluate and diagnose auditory problems in children of all ages and handicaps; knowledge of child development and communication processes; knowledge of hearing loss and its effects on speech, language, and academic performance; ability to perform complete diagnostic audiological evaluations of all ages, including preschoolers and multi-handicapped children; ability to evaluate and manage hearing aids and FM technology; ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, physicians, teachers, and other school personnel; effective counseling skills; and basic computer skills.
Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and providing recommendations regarding auditory deficits for students in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).
1. Perform clinical audiological evaluations.
a. Conduct basic audiological evaluations on children of all ages including, but not limited to, speech reception/awareness threshold, pure tone air and bone conduction thresholds, and speech discrimination testing.
b. Conduct impedance audiometry including, but not limited to, tympanogram, acoustic reflex measures, and eustachian tube functioning.
c. Interpret and disseminate test results with appropriate recommendations and referrals.
2. Conduct clinical hearing aid evaluations/checks.
a. Evaluate amplification systems including, but not limited to, hearing aids, ear molds, FM technology, and assistive listening devices.
b. Monitor amplification systems including, but not limited to, testing of amplification on the child, electroacoustic testing, and minor repairs as needed.
3. Provide audiological school support.
a. Assist with special education screening program.
b. Provide audiometric rescreening and/or diagnostic hearing evaluations screening failures as needed. 4. Provide educational support for students with identified hearing losses.
a. Provide parents, teachers, and other school personnel with information on the effects of the students' hearing loss.
b. Assist teachers in modifying classroom environments for hearing impaired students by providing instructional strategies, environmental modifications, and the use of assistive listening devices and/or FM technology.
c. Attend SST, eligibility, re-evaluation, IEP, and Arena meetings for DHH and/or potential DHH students as needed.
d. Provide in-service staff concerning amplification or FM technology.
5. Perform clerical duties.
a. Write audiological reports for students evaluated.
b. Maintain records and/or reports of all contacts.
c. Disseminate necessary information to parents, schools, and other referral sources.
d. Prepare requisitions for new equipment and supplies for Audiology Office.
e. Verify accuracy of service contracts.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
