Diagnostician Special Education

2026-27 Diagnostician Special Education

McAllen Independent School District, Achieve Early College High School - McAllen, Texas

Job : 5695089
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

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 interpret 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $332.86 to $464.40 Per Day

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Maribelle Elizondo, Executive Director
• Dept of Special Education
• Phone:
• Email:
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