Educational Diagnostician

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

• Job Title: Educational Diagnostician
• Position
  
  Start Date:
  
  8/4/2026
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Calendar Length: 185 days
• FLSA Classification: Contract Salary, Exempt
• Salary/Hourly Rate: BS 0 years experience=$53,000, MS 0 years experience=$54,000 with additional compensation for years of experience
• Location: To be determined

• Conduct multi-disciplinary evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities in accordance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Conduct a student school record review (grades, attendance, discipline, enrollment history, standardized test scores, medical information, previous evaluations, and MTSS/RTI) and compile all relevant information to share with the school psychologist.
• Under the direction of the school psychologist, administer and score standardized academic assessments and curriculum-based measures, and write comprehensive results of academic achievement tests administered.
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct student observations and record observational data.
• Distribute rating scales and interview forms to required stakeholders as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation.
• Facilitate parent intake meetings for students to obtain consent for evaluation (including social/developmental history, explaining parent rights, and discussing timelines for evaluation completion).
• Contribute to clear, accurate, and legally compliant evaluation reports that summarize academic findings and systematic observations.
• Per the direction of the school psychologist, participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility conferences, IEP meetings, and reevaluation reviews.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to provide suggestions and instructional planning based on the results of the evaluation data, and provide consultation to school staff regarding assessment data, student progress, and appropriate interventions.
• Ensure timelines, procedural safeguards, and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• Assist with progress monitoring and data analysis to support instructional and intervention decisions.
• Stay current with best practices, assessment tools, and changes in special education law and guidance.
• Participate in PAR case conferences as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures.
• Proficiency in administering academic, and functional behavioral assessments.
• Ability to analyze data and translate results into practical educational recommendations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Typing and word processing skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity-based assessment practices.

• Prior experience conducting evaluations in a school setting.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including English learners and students from varied cultural backgrounds.
• Familiarity with progress monitoring systems and data-based intervention frameworks (e.g., MTSS/RTI).

• Stand for extended periods of time (Often)
• Carry 25 pounds (Occasional)
• Lift 25 pounds (Occasional)
  Push/pull up to 25 pounds (Seldom)
• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations (Very Frequent)
• Read laws, codes, rules, and policies (Very Frequent)
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels (Very Frequent)
• Communicate so others can clearly understand a normal conversation (Very Frequent)
• Operate office equipment (Very Frequent)
• Reach in all directions (Very Frequent)
• Climbing (Seldom)

Contact:
Dr. Wendy Skibinski, Director of Student Services

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.