Audiologist

Overview POSITION TITLE (Oracle title) AUDIOLOGIST WORKING TITLE Audiologist SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Special Education Services (SES) LOCATION Crossroads II, Cary, NC PAY GRADE Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist Certified Salary Scale FLSA STATUS Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Yes WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) POSITION PURPOSE: Provides audiology services which support the federal civil rights law under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504 (provides protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities and general education students as part of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process). Identifies, assesses, assists in managing, and maintains data of students with hearing loss and auditory processing disorders. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of audiology; Comprehensive knowledge of school-based audiology practices; Comprehensive knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) policy and procedure and section 504 policy and procedure; Comprehensive knowledge of Common Core State Standards, Extended Common Core State Standards, and the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) curriculum implementation regarding policies governing services for student’s communication disabilities; Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps; Strong organizational and planning skills; Ability to adapt or design equipment for individual needs; Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment activities; Ability to plan, implement, administer and coordinate an audiology program. Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student, clinician, and teacher performance data in order to generate effective courses of action; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to guide the learning process toward achievement of established Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; Ability to lead and motivate staff; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and build consensus with school administrators, teachers, support staff, central services, audiologists, and parents. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Doctorate degree obtained in an approved program in Audiology; Passage of the NTE/Praxis in Audiology. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS A license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; Department of Public Instruction Audiology Certificate; Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record according to the State of NC…