Educational Diagnostician

• Date Posted: 7/2/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/04/2026

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

Educational Diagnostician

This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Special Education or related field.

Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana. Master’s degree or higher required (i.e., School Psychology, Special Education, School Counseling or related field). Minimum of 5 years of public school experience.

To be determined

8/4/2026

Full-Time

185 days

Contract Salary, Exempt

BS 0 years experience=$53,000, MS 0 years experience=$54,000 with additional compensation for years of experience.

The Educational Diagnostician works under the direction of the school psychologist to support data-driven decision-making to promote equitable access to educational opportunities for all students. This role involves administering academic assessments, completing classroom systematic observations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations.

• Conduct multi-disciplinary evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities in accordance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Upon request for an evaluation, conduct a student school record review (i.e., grades, attendance, discipline, enrollment history, standardized test scores, medical information, previous evaluations, and MTSS/RTI) and compile all relevant information to share with the school psychologist.
• Under the direction of the school psychologist, administer and score standardized academic assessments and curriculum-based measures; write comprehensive results of academic achievement tests administered.
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct student observations and record observational data.
• Distribute rating scales and interview forms to required stakeholders as a part of the multidisciplinary evaluation.
• Facilitate parent intake meetings for students to obtain consent for evaluation (i.e., social/developmental history, explain parent rights, and discuss timelines for evaluation completion).
• Contribute to clear, accurate, and legally compliant evaluation reports that summarize academic findings and systematic observations.
• Per the direction of the school psychologist, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility conferences, IEP meetings, and reevaluation reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to provide suggestions and instructional planning based on the results of the evaluation data; provide consultation to school staff regarding assessment data, student progress, and appropriate interventions.
• Ensure timelines, procedural safeguards, and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Assist with progress monitoring and data analysis to support instructional and intervention decisions.
• Stay current with best practices, assessment tools, and changes in special education law and guidance.
• PAR case conferences as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures.
• Proficiency in administering academic and functional behavioural assessments.
• Ability to analyze data and translate results into practical educational recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to…