Educational Diagnostician
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Applications will be accepted Monday, July 13, 2026 12:00 AM - Sunday, August 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Primary PurposeReview referrals for individual evaluation to determine appropriate interventions; assess students when an individual evaluation is recommended; ensure that legal requirements for evaluation are met and the evaluation report is shared with campus staff and parents; conduct ARD/IEP meeting and assist building administrator in ensuring that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements;
review initial evaluations and interpret the educational implications of initial evaluation and reevaluations.
Preparation and Planning:
- Obtain data reports in order to maintain a schedule for timely completion of reevaluations and annual ARD meetings for students.
- Plan evaluation and ARD schedule in order to meet required timelines.
- Collaborate and coordinate ARD/IEP schedules with campus staff.
- Coordinate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated evaluations and ARD meetings within timelines.
- Manage schedule to inform the director when assistance is needed in meeting timelines.
- Maintain adequate supply of protocols, etc. and place order for materials in a timely manner.
- Assist other professionals as time permits.
- Communicate with building administrators regarding STAAR and other State Assessments.
- Complete and turn in all required documentation within timelines.
- Provide documentation of services to the director as requested.
Knowledge and Techniques:
- Consult and Coordinate with teachers to assist in intervention strategies and techniques.
- Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to assist in identifying students with disabilities.
- Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge, understanding and skill with respect to the appraisal process.
- Provide instructional techniques and materials to meet individual needs.
- Write compliant evaluation reports documenting state and federal requirements.
- Provide training on campus as requested by the principal or director.
- Train and assist teachers in docking criterion‑referenced testing as needed.
- High degree of knowledge regarding special education compliance requirements.
- Seek professional growth and training in areas needing improvement.
Staff and Parent Relations:
- Communicate with appropriate school personnel regarding evaluation results and strategies.
- Communicate with the parent (and student when appropriate) regarding evaluation results and strategies.
- Constructively interpret school services and guidelines when appropriate.
- Coordinate and collaborate with school professionals to benefit students.
- Displays sensitivity to the concerns of staff members and colleagues.
- Works collaboratively and constructively with other departments, staff, and parents.
- Provides consultative assistance to teachers upon request (including strategies, assist with IEP goals/objectives, etc.) and provides follow up as needed.
Professional Attitude and Conduct:
- Takes initiative to assist teachers or students as appropriate.
- Works in harmony with peers and associates.
- Responds to suggestions for improvement in a positive manner.
- Displays professionalism in dealing with students, parents, staff and community.
- Is punctual.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Mentally alert and physically able to perform the job functions.
- Displays self‑control and tact.
- Maintains confidentiality of student records as appropriate.
- Collaborates in problem solving.
- Follow district guidelines as instructed.
- Seeks professional growth through continuing education and staff development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Student Management:
- Manage testing and other materials in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Assist in the testing of the special education students during state assessments.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations and/or update professional skill through annual staff development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate…
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