Audiologist at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The North Orange County (NOC) Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and member districts foster coordination between general and special education for prevention and early intervention of suspected disabilities. The NOC SELPA also ensures appropriate education services for individuals with disabilities by working cooperatively with other public and private agencies to support a full complement of special education services for students. The Orange County Department of Education is the Administrative Unit for the NOC SELPA, serving the cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra and part of Whittier. The NOC SELPA office is located in the city of Fullerton. We are currently recruiting a dynamic professional to serve as our Audiologist with the North Orange County SELPA. The Audiologist participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to enhance the educational progress of our deaf and hard of hearing students. The selected candidate will also serve as a resource to IEP teams regarding placement and educational program considerations in difficult cases as they relate to hearing disorders, cochlear implants, central auditory processing disorders, and auditory skill development. This position is full-time at 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One or more years of experience as an Audiologist providing audiological services, auditory therapy, and consultation to staff and parents. Experience working in the public school setting and working with children with cochlear implants is desirable. • Master’s or higher degree in audiology or a closely related subject from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid California credential with a specialization in clinical or rehabilitative services in audiology, OR • Audiology License issued by the California Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board and intent to apply for the Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience and/or training in educational settings with students with special needs in preschool through high school levels. 2. Please describe your experience and/or training conducting Central Auditory Processing Disorder assessments and completing evaluation reports in the school setting. 3. Please share any experience you have participating in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings. Please attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • One or more years of experience as an Audiologist providing audiological services, auditory therapy, and consultation to staff and parents. Experience working in the public school setting and working with children with cochlear implants is desirable. • Master’s or higher degree in audiology or a closely related subject from a regionally accredited college or university. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • Possession and maintenance of a valid California credential with a specialization in clinical or rehabilitative services in audiology, OR • Audiology License issued by the California Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board and intent to apply for the Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Audiology.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience and/or training in educational settings with students with special needs in preschool through high school levels. 2. Please describe your experience and/or training conducting Central Auditory Processing Disorder assessments and completing evaluation reports in the school setting. 3. Please share any experience you have participating in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings. Please attach the following to your application:
- Credential Copy
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/17/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$287.25 - $611.97 Daily
$287.25 - $611.97 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated: $287.25 - $611.97 Daily. An Audiologist shall receive up to (11) years credit granted on a year-for-year basis for prior full-time Audiology or related ancillary experience.
Length of Work Year
185 Days / 10 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.