Diagnostician Special Education

Position: 2026-27 Diagnostician Special Education
PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To assess, analyze and interpret intellectual and educational functioning of students referred for Special Education assessment and of students requiring three-year re-evaluations; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools as academic and functional based recommendations are presented to campus teams who will implement student-learning framework by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational/Certification:

Master's Degree, required

Educational Diagnostician's Certificate, required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate knowledge of testing instruments to use with students who may qualify as disabled according to federal mandates; able to administer and inerpret assessments in English/Spanish, preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, required

Days: 197

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $ 332.86

Maximum: $ 464.40

Note:

Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Interprets evaluation results to school personnel, parents, and outside agencies, as appropriate.

* Must be able to conduct full and individual evaluations using most current evaluation tools and interpretation reports.

* Demonstrates knowledge of district RTI process, analyze/review student folders for possible special education evaluation and provide recommendations.

* Includes academic and functional based recommendations in evaluation reports.

* Complies with local and deferral mandated timelines for admission, review and dismissal meetings as well as evaluations.

* Assists in the dissemination of local, state and federal regulations with regards to special education guidelines.

* Assist in providing training/support for online ARD managing program.

* Displays knowledge of procedural safeguards and ARD guide.

* Communicates with staff, students, and parents in a professional and sensitive manner.

* Maintains and submits complete PEIMS data according to district timeline.

* Demonstrates personal and professional growth by attending in-services meetings, workshops, and conferences.

* Disseminates ideas and information to other professionals and the community through written materials, by conducting in-services, and through contact with outside agencies.

* Effectively participates in ARD's, parent conferences, transition meetings, and other related meetings on campus.

* Assists school personnel and parents in planning and implementing the Individual Education Plan.

* Serves as a liaison for the special education department by interpreting, recommending, and organizing services needed for the student.

* Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.

* Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, fax machine, multimedia equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; lifting and carrying testing materials of moderate weight; repetitive hand and wrist motions; frequent district wide and occasional state or national travel.