Educational Audiologist - Long Term Substitute

General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate professional work handling FM equipment, consulting with educators, reviewing medical records, determining qualification for program and service process, evaluating hearing of children, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Special Education Director. Audiologist serves 12 School districts between Rum River Special Education Cooperative and St. Croix Educational District and must rely on other staff to monitor equipment, IEP service schedule, coordinating and communicating with numerous staff members and monitoring equipment needs are ongoing challenges.
 
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Essential Functions
Fits, adjusts, monitors and troubleshoots FM amplification equipment.
Organizes and maintains equipment inventory; replaces parts.
Consults with educators regarding hearing loss, hearing aids, FM equipment and classroom acoustics.
Reviews medical records determining impact of auditory dysfunction and hearing loss on classroom behavior.
Consults with educators regarding the effects of hearing loss on speech and language learning and development.
Determines audiological qualification for Deaf and Hard of Hearing program.
Determines audiology service in Individualized Education Program process.
Evaluates hearing of difficult to test children.
Observes hearing impaired student listening behavior in educational setting.
Consults with school nurses regarding hearing screening and hearing loss medical implications.
Assists school personnel with set-up and use of sound field classroom amplification.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge in operating various audio equipment including audiometer, middle ear analyzer, In-The-Ear and Behind-The-Ear hearing aids, FM amplification system, ear mold impression equipment and hearing aid analyzer; thorough knowledge in working with various computer software and hardware associated with audiology; ability to understand and interpret various guides and manuals; ability to read and understand medical audiology records and Ear-Nose-Throat reports and records; ability to understand and interpret various audiological research; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with professional, associates, vendors and the general public.
 
Education and Experience
Doctorate in Audiology or Master's degree with coursework in audiology, or related field and moderate experience working in clinical audiology and regular or special education teaching, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
 
Special Requirements
Clinical Competence Certificate in Audiology
Minnesota Audiologist License
Valid Minnesota driver's license
Terms of Employment
Part Time to Full Time - Intermittent 
Pro-rated based on days worked during the school calendar days. (190 school calendar days)
Rate of Pay pro-rated per Teacher contract $57,850 - $95,307 for long term sub. Sub rate applies for short term sub. 

Benefit package available depending on FTE.