Educational Diagnostician - Bilingual

Coordinator of Special Education Services

Coordinate the special education evaluation process, oversee ARD/IEP compliance, and collaborate with instructional teams to provide appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

• Implement the special education evaluation process and assess the learning styles and program needs of students referred for services.
• Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to design the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate all aspects of the child‑centered special education process across assigned campus(es), ensuring ARD/IEP compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as assessment data from the cumulative folder and external evaluation reports.
• Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.
• Review data to determine appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.
• Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine eligibility under federal and state regulations.
• Complete full and individual evaluation reports in the district’s special education data management system.
• Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of data and educational needs.
• Participate in the ARD Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility, placement, IEP development, and interpretation of evaluation data.
• Manage caseload and assignments to meet compliance and timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP meetings, and services.
• Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.
• Support the communication and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information.
• Consult and train district staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding disability criteria and IEP implementation.
• Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and educational aids to promote student independence.
• Compile, maintain, file, and upload all reports and records within the district’s data management system.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD regulations.
• Utilize the special education data management system with proficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills and attend department and team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support student safety, health, confidentiality, and behavior strategies.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and, as required, assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

• Master’s Degree.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of students with disabilities, human development, and learning theories.
• Knowledge of special education disability conditions and their learning challenges.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal special education regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Frisco ISD dual‑language model components, including language of instruction.
• Familiarity with differentiation strategies and linguistic accommodations.
• Confidence in Spanish language proficiency.
• Familiarity with current research related to identifying disabilities in culturally and linguistically diverse students.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.