Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience required;
• Certification as an Educational Diagnostician in Texas or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in Texas required;
• Native to near native Spanish speaker;
• Experience in bilingual assessment and second language learners.

Probationary/Term

Contract:

193 days

$66,267 (IA-3) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Plus $4,000 stipend with certification

Plus $4,000 stipend with bilingual teacher certification

• Performs all duties related to the identification of students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate high level of skill regarding understanding of bilingual phenomenon and expertise and familiarity with bilingual assessment tools.
• Demonstrates and communicates high level of skill regarding the educational implications of students who live in a bilingual environment.
• Provides expert consultation skills for all evaluators and educators working with students from a bilingual environment, including languages other than Spanish.
• Completes all necessary documents for district processes regarding the provision of special education services.
• Conducts psycho educational evaluations to assess students exposed to Spanish to determine eligibility for services and evaluate student progress.
• Assists in interpretation of assessment data for students evaluated according to district procedures.
• Follows district, state and federal regulations.
• Meets all required timelines for assessment, reports, and documentation.
• Facilitates the coordinated efforts of evaluation personnel and service providers.
• Attends all required meetings and staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Attends Individual Education Plan meetings to assist in data interpretation and planning for students’ services.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
Frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Applications accepted year round

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

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