ECSE Diagnostician

Educational Diagnostician

Qualifications:

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area of Special Education Master's degree in education or school counseling from an approved program from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred School Psychological Examiner Certification preferred Must have valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Special Services Job Goal:
Educational Diagnosticians are assessors certified in special education to work with students pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade by administering and interpreting standardized testing instruments that measure cognitive and/or academic abilities. Performance Responsibilities:
Prepare psycho educational evaluation reports based on test results and interpretation Administer standardized testing instruments that measure cognitive and/ or academic abilities, or describe behavior, personality characteristics, attitude or aptitude, in order to determine eligibility for special education services Compare test results with the standards of the evaluation instruments, analyze potential test biases, and develop appropriate recommendations to help direct educational interventions and services in a most inclusive and least restrictive environment Communicate assessment findings effectively, both orally and in writing Use effective assessment techniques appropriate for evaluating children's behavior and academic abilities Safeguard confidentiality of student records Adhere to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education Perform other professional duties as needed to support the functions of the Special Services department Terms of Employment:
Educational Diagnosticians will be employed for nine (9) month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education. Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District Educational Diagnostician Evaluation.