Educational Diagnostician

Educational Diagnostician

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.

Position Purpose/

Description:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct multi-disciplinary evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities in accordance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Upon request for an evaluation, conducts a student school record review (i.e, grades, attendance, discipline, enrollment history, standardized test scores, medical information, previous evaluations, and MTSS/RTI and compiles 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures.
• Proficiency in administering academic, and functional behavioral assessments.
• Ability to analyze data and translate results into practical educational recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Typing and word processing skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity-based assessment practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience conducting evaluations in a school setting.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including English learners and students from varied cultural backgrounds.
• Familiarity with progress monitoring systems and data-based intervention frameworks (e.g., MTSS/RTI)
• Power School proficiency

Physical Requirement Percent of Time:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time:
  Often
• Ability to carry 25 pounds:
  Occasional
• Amount to lift 25 pounds:
  Occasional
• Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds:
  Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to operate office equipment:
  Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions:
  Very Frequent
• Climbing:
  Seldom
• Overhead work:
  Seldom

Contact:
Dr. Wendy Skibinski, Director of Student Services

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and…