Educational Diagnostician

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Job Title: Diagnostician

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Department/ School: Special Programs

Minimum Salary: $61,250

Annual Work Calendar Days: 192 Days

Primary

Purpose:

Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $334/ month

Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days

Master’s degree in educational assessment

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Two years teaching experience

• Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teachers(s), parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.

• Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

• Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

None

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Frequent walking

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.