Audiologist

Overview

RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE – COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. AUDIOLOGIST. FLSA: NON-EXEMPT. 220 days. Salary Range: $71,886.14 - $93,199.57 (Full-Time); $35,943.07 - $49,599.786 (Part-Time).

Under limited supervision, provides professional services to screen, identify, evaluate and facilitate instruction for students with hearing disorders. Serves as a member of the educational team in the evaluation, planning and placement process. Reports to the Director or Coordinator as assigned.

• Evaluates hearing abilities to establish auditory skill development.
• Writes evaluation reports and interprets audiological information for educational implications.
• Recommends appropriate instructional modifications and accommodations.
• Determines hearing function in various communication and learning settings.
• Monitors, requests and manages equipment needs of students identified and placed in a program for students with disabilities.
• Selects and fits appropriate assistive amplification devices.
• Monitors the proper fit and functioning of hearing aids, cochlear implants, individual and classroom amplification, and assistive listening devices.
• Provides in-service/staff development as requested for district personnel, parents and students; educates parents, students and school personnel about hearing conservation.
• Informs Director and/or coordinator of short‑ and long‑range needs of the program on an annual basis or as requested.
• Recommends/requests purchase of new audiological, auditory training, and assisted equipment; negotiates maintenance contracts and maintains equipment inventory.
• Maintains information as required for SDE audit.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws and standard operating procedures for the Office of Programs for the Handicapped.
• Maintains required student and district records.
• Performs various office duties as necessary (preparing reports, correspondence, compiling data, attending meetings, copying/filing, answering phone, etc.).
• Operates machinery and equipment (computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, audiometer, sound level meters, hearing aid analyzer, earmold syringe, impedance, tape recorder, specialized tools, learning aids, etc.).

Performs related duties as required.

Requires a Master’s degree in audiology and completion of one year of a clinical fellowship under the supervision of a licensed audiologist, plus six to nine years of experience working with the hearing impaired, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

Must possess certification to meet State and Southern Association standards; must be a licensed audiologist.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects up to 20 pounds.

Data Conception:
Ability to compare and judge functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications:
Ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information; receive assignments and/or direction from supervisor.

Language Ability:
Read reports, manuals, technical documents; prepare therapy plans, reports, records, recommendations, correspondence, with proper format, punctuation, spelling, grammar.

Knowledge of Job:
Thorough knowledge of district methods, procedures, policies, laws, and regulations; ability to make decisions, plan, develop goals, and apply audiology theories, methods, and practices.

Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy and effective communication.

Quantity of Work:
Performs described essential functions efficiently and effectively.

Dependability:
Completes assigned work within deadlines.

Attendance:
Regular attendance and adherence to policies.

Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Self‑start, proactive, minimal supervision.

Judgment:
Analytical judgment; identifies issues; implements decisions.

Cooperation:
Accepts instruction, contributes suggestions.

Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge; maintains courteous relationships.

Coordination of Work:
Plans, prioritizes, schedules, attends meetings.

Safety and Housekeeping:
Adheres to safety and housekeeping standards.

Additional attributes (Intelligence, Verbal Aptitude, Numerical Aptitude, Form/Spatial Aptitude, Motor Coordination, Manual Dexterity, Color Discrimination, Interpersonal Temperament, Physical Communications) included as per job description.