Diagnostic Evaluation Specialist

Department: SPECIAL EDUCATION

Reports to:

Coordinator IV Special Education

Pay Grade: 206

Diagnostic Evaluation Specialist Pool

Duty Days: 192 Salary Range: $71,124 - $85,692

Duty Days: 210 Salary Range: $77,792 - $93,725

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Some positions may be grant-funded and contingent on availability of funds.

Provides educational assessment services for students referred to special education programs; assists in coordination of special education program, coordinates and facilitates Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings. Maintains compliance of all federal laws regarding Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).

• Assists in the coordination of special education services in assigned schools.
• Provides individualized student assessment to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Compiles and evaluates comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teacher(s), parents, and others; and relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder.
• Interprets assessment information to school personnel, parents, and community agencies.
• Employs assessment data to prepare comprehensive assessment reports.
• Maintains and reviews current data in student eligibility folders, and transfers folders as needed.
• Uses the Special Education Electronic Management System to facilitate ARDs, to retrieve information, and manage all information for students with disabilities.
• Maintains compliance with IDEIA rules, regulations, and timelines.
• Trains special education staff in assigned schools in preparing required paperwork.
• Assists staff in preparing official reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinates compliance directives with campus administration.
• Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meeting to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to District procedures.
• Participates in campus multidisciplinary team to develop solutions for all struggling students.
• Assists classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
• Acts as consultant to assist with Response to Intervention (RTI) and 504 interventions for students being considered for special education.
• Coordinates with Directors regarding compliance and programmatic issues on campuses.
• Presents professional learning training on special education related topics.
• Maintains security of confidential materials and equipment.
• Assists with assessments programs and projects.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding special population students' services and programs, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments.
• Knowledge of content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught and…