An Educational Audiologist is a licensed audiologist with specialized training in educational settings. We work directly with schools, students, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure that children with hearing loss or listening difficulties have full auditory access to the curriculum. Educational Audiologists are uniquely qualified to evaluate hearing, fit and manage hearing assistive technology (HAT), and make evidence-based recommendations for accommodations under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

Primary Duties of an Educational Audiologist

• Conduct diagnostic hearing tests, functional listening assessments, and review/interpretation of previous audiological records
• Verify, troubleshoot, and monitor hearing devices and assistive technology (FM/RM systems).
• Recommend and support implementation of Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT).
• Provide staff training on device use, daily checks, and classroom strategies.
• Perform classroom observations to assess access, acoustics, and communication needs.
• Write educational audiology reports and IEP/504 recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with DHH teachers, school staff, and families.
• Support student self-advocacy and understanding of their hearing devices.
• Participate in IEP meetings and document technology needs and follow-up actions.