What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Services Audiologist - Up to 1.0 FTE position at Booth Building?
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1
1215 WEST LEWIS ST.
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700
Open: 06/20/2025 Close: 06/27/2025 or until filled
POSITION: Special Services Audiologist - Up to 1.0 FTE
Booth Building
SCHEDULE: 2025 - 2026 School Year
SALARY: Based on the 2025 - 2026 Teacher Salary Schedule
Certificated salary schedule: Link to Certificated Salary Schedule
Payroll and Benefits: Link to Employee Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
- WA State ESA School Audiologist certification (or eligible to obtain). Knowledge of principles, techniques and methods of audiology in the educational environment
- Master's degree in Audiology
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, school staff, parents, and school district personnel. Ability to use technology effectively
- Knowledge of the unique educational needs of deaf and hard of hearing students including knowledge
- Ability to maintain written records and progress notes
- Must have an operating knowledge of a variety of audiometric instruments and related materials
- Experience working with students including implementing IEPs, collaborating with an educational team, maintaining records, and preparing reports and correspondence
- Ability to use professional judgment and carry out all assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality
- Must be able to pass state and federal criminal background screenings
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Diagnostic Objective Testing:
- Functional Listening Evaluations
- Conduct Screenings
- Hearing Aid Fitting, Programming and Troubleshooting?
- Cochlear Implant Programming, Mapping and Troubleshooting
- FM/DM Recommendations, Set-Up and Troubleshooting
- Coordination of Care between outside Medical Professionals and District Staff
- IEP or 504 Team Support
- Audiological Counseling for Students and Families :regarding hearing loss, communication access, and use of technology
- Assists with designing programs and services for students with cochlear implants
- Serves as the resource person to staff, district personnel, and parents in relation to audiology
- Provides in-class support to teachers as needed
- Involvement for record review
- Attends evaluation meetings for districts
- Provides troubleshooting and support
- Conducts and assists with training
- Manage audiologic equipment and calibration
- Report Writing
- Supervise/manage district audiology program (budget developing, program planning)
- Supervise audiology assistants or support staff
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted
and screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.