POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision
of the Supervisor for Support Programs and Services, the Instructional
Specialist - Audiology provides audiological management, including direct and
indirect services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides direct and consultative
audiological services and management to deaf/hard of hearing students who are
based in a K-8th grade deaf/hard of hearing program, and/or as an itinerant in
base schools, to include impedance measurements, stethoscope listening, Ling
sound tests, and aural rehabilitation counseling;
Fit hearing students with
amplification systems, including hearing aids, personal FM and sound field
FM/infrared systems;
Make custom ear mold impressions;
Troubleshoot and maintain
amplification systems;
Develops and implement IEPs for
students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or multiple disabilities;
Participate and attend IEP meetings,
including serving as the qualified examiner to determine eligibility for
special education services as a hearing impaired or deaf student;
Collaborate with Instructional
Specialists, audiologists, and teachers, and with outside audiologists, as
needed in order to address student’s audiological needs;
Assist IEP Team members with
accommodations and modifications for students with hearing impairments;
Provide service delivery and
compliance support for PGCPS Audiologists;
Collaborate with personnel in the
Human Resources department regarding the hiring of Audiologists;
Provide coordination and general
oversight for Audiology services;
Provide professional development
regarding Audiology services;
Identify and procure resources and
equipment;
Maintain student database;
Conduct Audiologist observations as
part of the evaluation process as needed;
Conduct staff observations and make
recommendations, as needed;
Identify and promote best practices
relative to the provision of Audiology services;
Participate in Deaf/ Hard of Hearing
State Steering Committee meetings, as needed;
Attend special education leadership
meetings and impart pertinent information to program staff;
Submit all required reports to
federal, state and local agencies including the Department of Special Education;
Develop priorities and expenditures
within predetermined budget allocations; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Broad knowledge of special education
compliance and related services, communication options for hearing impaired
students, FM technology and other amplification systems, cochlear implant
habilitation, and parent education and training;
Pediatric audiology experience (five
years), including pediatric diagnostic procedures and interpretation,
amplification systems, FM technology, cochlear implants and bone anchored
hearing aids;
Knowledge of special education
process and communication/methodology options for deaf and hard of hearing
students, including a flexible and individual approach to students’ needs;
Knowledge of the evaluation process
for PGCEA staff;
Demonstrated skills in Leadership;
Provide general oversight of the
implementation of the IEPs for students receiving Audiology services;
Ability to function as part of a
multi-disciplinary team;
Computer literacy including
proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access;
Excellent oral and communication
skills; and
Effective human relations and
interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited institution in Audiology with five years of
successful experience in Audiology; Doctorate preferred; or any equivalent
combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Certificate of
Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), American Speech, Language, and
Hearing Association (ASHA); Maryland State Licensure in Audiology;
Administration I certification preferred; willingness to complete within two
years required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some program management oversight/responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.