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Approved:          12-13-82

DEFINITION

            Under direction, the educational audiologist will assess and monitor the auditory function/amplification used by hearing impaired pupils in special classrooms within the district.

QUALIFICATIONS

            The requirement for the position is a valid California Special Services Credential with authorization in audiology.  Possession of the Certificate of Clinical Competence with a specialization in audiology from the American Speech and Hearing Association, and a valid California license in Audiology, are desired.  Since the audiologist will be serving pupils in more than one school, a car for his/her daily use is required.

TYPICAL  DUTIES  AND  RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors pure tone thresholds of hearing impaired pupils in special education programs and provides information to classroom teachers regarding the use of functioning amplification.

2. Assesses the middle ear function of all the hearing impaired pupils at least annually and more frequently according to the needs of the individual pupils.

3. Monitors the hearing aids and earmolds of these hearing impaired pupils both electroacoustically and by means of listening and speech checks.  If possible, the aids should be restored to use.

4. Contacts parents as required to provide information, counseling, assistance and recommendations.

5. Assesses the aided auditory skills of the hearing impaired pupils as needed or requested.

6. Works cooperatively with classroom teachers, resource specialists, nurses and other allied personnel.

7. Executes and prepares such forms, records, and reports as may be called for in the audiologic management of the hearing impaired pupils and other pupils for whom services are requested.

8. Contacts and consults other professionals in the community regarding audiologic management of the pupil as desired by parents, teachers, or administrators.

9. Works cooperatively with principals and other district administrators and supervisors in planning and implementing the educational programs of the schools.

10. Exercises supervision and care over all equipment, furniture, books and supplies entrusted to his/her care and instructs pupils in the proper use and preservation of school properties.

11. Maintains the audiologic equipment (service and calibration).

12. Attends and participates in required inservice training activities.

13. Other duties as assigned.

WORK  SCHEDULE  AND  SALARY

An Educational Audiologist serves only on the days schools are in session plus required non-teaching service days, and is placed on the teachers' salary schedule according to his/her training and experience; except that regardless of the number of units earned, no teacher assigned to special education classes shall be placed lower than Class III.