Plans and directs the auditory training program at the School for the Deaf.

Develops, coordinates and directs the Auditory Training Program, for the Washington State School for the Deaf; 

Consults with academic personnel, counselors, nurses and other personnel involved in the School for the Deaf programs;  

Evaluates students' hearing problems and determines what available hearing aid equipment will best meet the needs of the student; maintains records and files on all students;  

Prescribes individual hearing aids to students, consults with students and parents in the proper use and care of hearing instruments;  

Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of all aspects of the Audiology Program;  

Conducts in-service workshops for teachers and other staff; 

Recommends to school administration on purchases of auditory training equipment;  

Evaluates and maintains auditory equipment at the school;  

Assists in the preparation of the budget for auditory training program;  

Participates in staff meetings and outside professional organizational conferences; 

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of:  use and operation of equipment used in evaluating hearing problems, educational needs, psychology, and problems of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, principals and techniques of speech correction, modern educational principals, and methods applicable to teaching deaf and hard of hearing students.   

Ability to:  establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff and parents; repair and maintain hearing aids, and auditory testing and training equipment; speak and write effectively.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Washington State (OSPI) Certification as an Audiologist.

New class:  8-15-86
Revises definition and minimum qualifications:  1-13-89
Revises minimum qualifications:  6-9-89
Revised minimum qualifications:  4-12-91
Revised minimum qualifications and title change (formerly Audiologist, School for the Deaf, D, E, and F):  9-10-99
Class code change (formerly 32500):  10-15-99
Re-established: 3-9-01
New class code:  (formerly  32510)  effective July 1, 2007