Educational Diagnostician

Educational Diagnostician

Mercer County Schools District Wide - Harrodsburg, Kentucky

This job is also posted in Mercer County Schools

Job : 5811496

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate and conduct student observations, assessments, and evaluations for special education services; implement and maintain services within established guidelines and standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Administers, scores, interprets, and reports individual educational assessments, observes the behavior of students, and integrates these findings with other assessment data to assist in program options and placements.
• Collects and prepares initial evaluation and reevaluation data as determined by state and federal regulations, and board policy and procedures.
• Interpret evaluation results and complete a written integrated, multidisciplinary report of findings, including eligibility components, educational implications, recommendations, classroom/instructional modifications and accommodations, for students referred for specialized instruction and related services.
• Participate in Admissions and Release Committee meetings to assist in the referral, evaluation, or re-evaluation process and provide guidance in determining eligibility for special education and related services.
• Attends meetings/training in needed areas.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education or the Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE OF: IDEA Regulations and special education policies, programs and procedures related to psychological services; state and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process and service provision.

Valid KY Teaching Certificate in Special Education; minimum five years experience as a Special Education Teacher

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services >
Educational Diagnostician

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.