Special Education - Educational Diagnostician; Anticipated

Job Summary

Job Title: Educational Diagnostician
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director – Special Services
Pay Grade: AP 4 / 198 days
Department: Marie Huie Special Education Center
Date Revised: April 17, 2025

Primary

Purpose:

To keep schools in compliance with federal and state regulations as demonstrated by assessment, record keeping, and chairing committees.

• Minimum of Master's degree
• Valid Texas teacher's certificate, Diagnostician Certification, or such other certificate, licenses, or credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.

• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• A minimum of three (3) year's teaching experience

• Assume responsibility for the Full and Individual Evaluation of referred students and three-year re-evaluation of students with disabilities on assigned campuses.
• Assume full responsibility for the accuracy of eSTAR reports incorporated into the Superintendent's annual report.
• Assume responsibility for the content, organization, and confidentiality of state eligibility folders.
• Serve as the chairperson of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan (ARD/IEP) Committees to determine the most appropriate placement and programming of individual students with disabilities.
• Assume responsibility for the finalization and implementation of the IEP for each student in the special education program.
• Assume responsibility with instructional staff members for the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of individual education programs.
• Assume responsibility for reporting the recommendations derived from the ARD/IEP Committee to the teachers who are to receive an individual student with disabilities.

• Provide consultation to those individuals responsible for providing related services to students with disabilities.
• Provide consultation and support to staff members and parents of students receiving special education services.

• Attend Special Education support staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Interpret the philosophy and rationale of the special education services within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch I.S.
  
  D. to the school and the community.
• Seek ways to increase professional growth and development.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.
• 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 as required.
• Comply with policies by federal and state law, state Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; other duties as assigned