Audiologist

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Student Services > Audiologist Welcome to ESC of Lake Erie West ESC Overview Located in the heart of Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level. The ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1), one of sixteen State Support Teams in Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of community schools located throughout Ohio. As a sponsor, the ESC of Lake Erie West's community schools staff is primarily focused on two main areas – compliance with state laws and regulations and promoting a strong academic program at each sponsored school. Many state programs such as preschool accreditation, community schools, ongoing education, gifted education, public preschool, and others have been piloted through the ESC of Lake Erie West. Visit us at https://www.esclakeeriewest.org/ Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree in Audiology Current licensure through the Ohio Speech and Hearing Board Ohio State Board of Education Pupil Service Registration or ability to attain registration Experience in pediatric audiology preferred ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assess auditory status and amplification needs of children – including, but not limited to, diagnostic audiograms, immittance measures, otoacoustic emissions, central auditory processing testing, and functional listening evaluations; as well as ordering/fitting hearing aids and DM systems using real-ear measurements and best practice Oversee district-owned equipment for service and maintenance, and keep records of serial numbers and assignments Provide in-services, group and individual, to teachers and support personnel regarding classroom accommodations and equipment use at school Educate and communicate with parents regarding audiological information and student needs Identify and utilize resources for diagnostic audiological evaluations, otological services, and provision of amplification equipment for individual children Make appropriate recommendations, accommodations, or suggest changes for educational programming for children with hearing needs Collect and report data and documentation on students and programs to be used in the continued development of the educational audiology program Assist in the arrangements of yearly calibration checks and/or repair of audiometric equipment Assess and identify difficulties of referred students with suspected disabilities through non-discriminatory, diagnostic procedures Interpret assessment information to teachers, students, and parents Acts as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, and resource materials Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all required reports SALARY Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education See attached job description for full position details. At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Brenda Gift, Director Student Services 2275 Collingwood Boulevard Toledo, Ohio 43620 Phone: (419) 245-4150 Email: bgift@esclakeeriewest.org