Audiologist (Full-time)

Audiologist (Full-time) JobID: 6568 Position Type: Student Services Therapists / Audiologist Date Posted: 3/20/2026 Location: CORE Administration Center Date Available: 07/01/2026 Educational Audiologist Role Educational Audiologists deliver a full spectrum of hearing services to all children, particularly those in educational settings. Audiologists are trained to diagnose, manage and treat hearing problems. Educational audiologists are members of the school multidisciplinary team who facilitate listening, learning and communication access via specialized assessments; monitor personal hearing instruments; recommend, fit and manage hearing assistive technology; provide and recommend support services and resources; and advocate on behalf of the students. They provide evidence for needed services and technology, emphasize access skills and supports, counsel children to promote personal responsibility and self‑advocacy, maintain student performance levels, collaborate with private sector audiologists, help student transitions and team with other school professions to work most effectively to facilitate learning. Duties and Responsibilities Planning and Preparation Maintain audiology diagnostic equipment and test materials, ensuring annual calibration of diagnostic equipment and school screening audiometers. Assess the need for new equipment, supplies, and maintenance. Manage and maintain hearing assistive technology used by students in the classroom. Schedule diagnostic evaluations, hearing technology verification, school visits, school hearing screenings, and Early Intervention screenings and evaluations in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided and maintain confidentiality. Administration / Management Develop procedures and forms. Develop and expand programs that support hearing access and facilitate listening, communication, and learning. Maintain an accurate inventory of hearing technology equipment with the student's name and district. Complete assessment reports, documentation of services, follow‑up and appropriate correspondence. Accurately document and bill contract time provided to districts. Support school hearing screening: pre‑K screenings, Child Find, rechecks for failed screenings, and options for children that cannot be screened by traditional methods at school. Contact parents with information of failed screening results and the need for medical management and/or follow‑up hearing testing. Provide Early Intervention services—including screenings, testing, parent counseling, documentation, reports, and billing. Intervention Provide audiological evaluations including hearing technology performance verification. Generate precise and informative reports with appropriate recommendations and follow‑up. Provide resources for additional services, if needed. Correspond with the student's educational team, physicians, and other agencies involved in the student's hearing management and care. Provide appropriate hearing technology recommendations. Counsel parents, school team, and other related individuals in the care and use of hearing devices. Counsel about the importance of consistent use of hearing devices. Monitor and check hearing devices for proper function and use. Verify appropriate settings and function. Order ear mold impressions and new earmolds when needed. Assist families with hearing aid repairs and loaner hearing aids. Participate in student meetings as needed. Provide Early Intervention support and services: monitoring, screenings, and evaluations. Generate reports in a timely manner. Accurately bill and maintain appropriate records. Consultation Provide information and interpretation of audiological evaluations and recommendations, relating to the child's overall development, communication, and learning. Review referrals. Consult with parents and team regarding concerns. Provide support and resources to parents seeking hearing aids or additional hearing services for their children. Assess classroom environments for noise abatement, hearing access, and/or listening strategies, as needed. Education and Licensure Minimum of a Master's degree in Audiology. Hold an Illinois license in Audiology. Maintain certification and licensure as required by the State of Illinois. Maintain professional certification (e.g., AAA, ASHA, and EAA), including continued education, conferences, and training. Stay up to date on current literature. Skills Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills regarding time management and confidential files and records. Ability to work independently. Knowledge Knowledge of hearing aid programming and verification. Knowledge of cochlear implants and bone‑anchored hearing aids (BAHA). Understanding of Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD). Familiarity with HAT systems and testing. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Salary: $63,000 plus experience and education. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47