Audiologist

General Responsibilities

Responsible for providing preschool hearing screening, comprehensive testing and audiology processing evaluations, evaluating assistive listening devices, providing consultations to parents and training school system personnel.

Essential Functions

• Screen preschoolers and school age population.
• Evaluate hearing acuity.
• Evaluate middle ear performance.
• Evaluate and select proper assistive listening devices.
• Follow through with medical referrals.
• Write reports based on findings.
• Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators regarding test results and classroom modification strategies.
• Counsel family members regarding test results and classroom modification strategies.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough understanding of audiological services; ability to consult with personnel and work with nurses, teachers, etc.

Education And Experience

Required: Master's Degree in Audiology. Possesses or is eligible for a Virginia state license to provide audiological services. Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech & Hearing Association.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Must have use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others via telephone and personal contact. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing, stooping, and crouching. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Compensation

Salary range: $69,669-$101,624.

Benefits

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.