Itinerant Audiologist (Starting in the 2026-2027 School Year)

Position Summary 

The Audiologist shall report directly to the Executive Director of Special Education Innovation and assume responsibility for services designed to address the unique needs of children identified as needing Audiological services across school districts in Alameda County. The Audiologist provides audiological services to students with exceptional needs in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).   The Audiologist shall observe, consult with, and assist educational staff members as they adapt classroom instructional strategies to meet the students’ educational needs.  The Audiologist shall also provide direct instruction, supervise the work of specially trained aides, assess, and serve as a liaison between the school and various community agencies and professionals that provide services to students and their families. 

Why work for ACOE? 

ACOE leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. 

ACOE directly educates and supports students who are justice-involved, expelled, parenting teens, foster or homeless youth, infants with special needs, and other students who are not being served by schools. We also provide support to over 215,000 students and 12,000 teachers across 18 school districts. 

We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and 

erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth. 

Essential Functions 

• Provides audiological services to students with exceptional needs across school districts in Alameda County. 
• Assesses and evaluates students’ hearing, auditory processing, and functional listening abilities as they relate to educational access and participation.
• Conducts audiological screenings, diagnostic assessments, and follow-up evaluations as required.
• Participates in Student Study Team (SST), 504 plan, and IEP meetings; provides input regarding eligibility, services, accommodations, goals, and placement.
• Develops audiology-related goals and recommendations and supports implementation of IEP services.
• Monitors and documents student progress and recommends modifications to audiological services and supports as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains audiological assessments, reports, and documentation in compliance with federal, state, and County requirements.
• Consults and collaborates with administrators, teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, and parents/guardians regarding hearing needs, classroom acoustics, amplification systems, and access to instruction.
• Recommends, selects, fits, and monitors hearing assistive technology and amplification equipment; maintains inventory and reports equipment repair or replacement needs.
• Coordinates with district personnel, medical providers, and outside agencies to support student services and transitions between programs and placements, as applicable.
• Protects the health and safety of students and maintains appropriate supervision and security in assigned settings.
• Attends staff, IEP, and professional meetings and participates in required staff development and in-service training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• In coordination with the Executive Director of Special Education Innovation, host job-alike networks and design, develop, and deliver data-informed professional learning opportunities that address related service areas of need.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains a calendar and timesheet for accurate billing of services and mileage reimbursement. 
• Attends IEP meetings, and relevant professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in support of itinerant service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge 

● Principles and practices of school-based audiology

● Hearing disorders, auditory processing, and amplification systems

● Child growth and development

● Special education laws and IEP processes

● Hearing assistive technology and accessibility supports

Ability 

● To assess and implement audiological services supporting student access to educational programs

● To collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and interagency teams

● To communicate effectively, orally and in writing

● To manage assigned caseloads across multiple sites

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Audiology or a related field; completion of a CTC-approved program (required)
•  Doctorate in Audiology (AuD) or equivalent doctoral-level preparation (required for board licensure.) 
• Passage of a national audiology examination (required)
• Completion of required supervised clinical experience, including externship (required)
•  Valid CTC Clear Credential (required)
• Valid Audiologist license issued by the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (required)

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside environmental conditions. The employee frequently works with a video display terminal for prolonged periods. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and uses a personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The Alameda County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. 

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.