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- Req#: 2035
- Position Type:
Student Support Services - Date Posted:
5/20/2025 - Location:
Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL) - Date Available:
06/01/2026 - District:
Special Education District of Lake County Position: Educational Audiology Extern
Location: 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030
Duration: July 2026 – June 2027
Compensation: $40, 000 - no benefits
Supervisor: Julie Sweeney-Grana, Au.D., CCC-A
Description: Are you a dedicated 4th-year graduate student in Audiology eager to gain hands-on experience in an educational setting? We are seeking a motivated Educational Audiology Extern to join our team for the 2026-2027 academic year. This externship provides an exceptional opportunity to work within a large dynamic special education cooperative, focusing on supporting students with hearing impairments and enhancing their educational experience through effective audiological practices.
Goals:
? To develop advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of hearing loss within an educational context.
? To understand and apply best practices in educational audiology, including supported fittings and troubleshooting of hearing aids and remote microphone systems.
? To contribute to the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans for students with hearing impairments.
? To gain experience in collaborating with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success.
Responsibilities:
? Conduct comprehensive audiological assessments and screenings for students using BOA, VRA, CPA and conventional test techniques.
? Assist in the adjustment and maintenance of hearing aids and other amplification devices.
? Assist in the fitting of hearing aids through a SEDOL Grant program for families with financial need.
? Support the implementation and monitoring of classroom accommodations and modifications for students with hearing loss.
? Provide counseling and education to students, families, and school staff on hearing health and communication strategies.
? Participate in IEP and 504 plan meetings, contributing audiological insights and recommendations.
? Document and track student progress and audiological data, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
? Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, and other professionals to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
? Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices in educational audiology.
Qualifications:
? Completion of foundational coursework and clinical rotations in audiology.
? Strong understanding of audiological assessment techniques and intervention strategies.
? Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, families, and school personnel.
? Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
? Familiarity with educational laws and regulations related to students with disabilities (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504).
? Enthusiasm for working in an educational setting and supporting diverse student populations.
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