Diagnostician Special Education; Part-time Position

Diagnostician, Special Education

Location:

Special Education Department at Central Office/ Various Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Position

Purpose:

To schedule, administer, and score individual achievement assessments as well as score behavior and adaptive rating scales under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education;
To work alongside School Psychologists and supervise students engaged in assessments with virtual staff

Essential Functions:

• Schedules assessments and student evaluation sessions with a variety of school based personnel
• Supervises students engaged in assessments
• Conducts individual achievement assessments
• Scores assessments and behavior and adaptive rating scales
• Partners with School Psychologist in completing student assessments at various schools
• Accesses Infinite Campus for essential student information
• Provides results to School Psychologists in a timely manner
• Maintains detailed records

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks, as assigned by supervisor

Equipment:
Testing materials, computerized scoring programs, copy machines, computers, and iPads along with any other materials deemed appropriate for position

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings Itinerant position working with multiple schools across the district

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of general education and special education policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Knowledge of testing materials and administration guidelines of testing materials
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work (Administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, school nurses, social workers and others)
• Ability to be a self-starter, be highly organized, intrinsically motivated, and flexible
• Ability to work with students within a wide age and ability range
• Ability to understand training to master administration of assessments according to standardized procedures
• Ability to organize and coordinate schedules
• Ability to provide each student a positive, safe, and encouraging atmosphere
• Ability to be detail oriented, follow administration/testing guidelines, and maintain detailed records
• Ability to use scoring software for achievement, behavior, and adaptive assessments
• Ability to produce accurate reports in a timely manner

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments

Qualifications Profile:

• Georgia State Certification as Teacher (Special Education field preferred)
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to provide own transportation
• Education:
  
  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable for assignment
• Experience:
  
  Successful education teaching experience of at least 5 years (Special Education field preferred)