Educational Diagnostician

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* Job Title:

** Educational Diagnostician
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* Reports To:

** Coordinator for Special Education Campus Operations/Principal
** FLSA Status:
** Exempt*
* Summary
** Implements the special education assessment process. Assesses the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provides diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.*
* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following
** ASSESSMENT Receives student referrals, selects assessment tools, and implements the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines and district guidelines.

Serves as case manager for all students assigned for evaluations.

Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other required documents to include but not limited to inputting evaluations, daily session notes, progress reports, and maintaining documentation for Medicaid Billing, as necessary, into the KISD informational management system.

Prepares and maintains a database of referrals and evaluations for each school assigned.

Interprets evaluations for transfer students with a disability based on Texas Education Agency/Federal regulations ensuring that services are commensurate and ARDs are held within established timelines.

Reviews outside evaluations provided by other districts, agencies or by the parent.

Collects and organizes relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.

Selects and administers appropriate test instruments formal and informal, utilizes appropriate scoring programs, and analyzes test results to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal, state, and district guidelines with current assessment tools.

Organizes data collected during the appraisal process, prepares and maintains a written computerized Full Individual Evaluation report for each student evaluated.

Conducts observations which may include classroom, behavior, performance, and personal interviews.

Participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee; to include presentation and interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to federal, state, and district guidelines.

Serves on the multi-disciplinary appraisal team with responsibilities in the appraisal of intelligence factors, educational functioning, adaptive behavior, and the collection of data pertaining to sociological and emotional/behavioral variables. Serves on the multi-disciplinary team for autism evaluations.

Collaborates with campus professionals and parent to determine whether additional assessment or a Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) is needed for each three-year review of special education services.

CONSULTATION Provides staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.

Assists classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.Consults parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

Consults parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Collaborates with special education administrators to schedule admission, review, and dismissal meetings and to provide support for parents, administrators, and campus staff.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

Assists in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.

Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Complies with all district and local…