FTE Diagnostician-acting

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Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

.50 FTE Diagnostician-acting assignment through 9/17/2027

• Position Type:
  Classified Positions/ Diagnostician
• Date Posted:
  10/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Special Education Office
• Closing Date:
  10/21/2026

Position:
Diagnostician at
Special Education Office
Position FTE: .50
Pay Grade: 7
Starting Wage: $19.77
Days Per Year:
191
Shift hours: 4 hours/day Monday-Friday
Job Summary:Under supervision maintains departmental files, compiles and prepares necessary data for District Administrators use in preparing budget projections and applying for funding.
Class

Summary:

Administers cognitive and achievement assessments to students, manages record keeping of student data, and performs other tasks related to the special education evaluation process.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Duty No.

Frequency

Band/ Grade

1 Administers standardized cognitive and academic tests to students. Ensures testing environment is suitable for the student. Daily 55% A1

2 Evaluate student responses to cognitive and achievement tests. Daily 10% A1

3 Evaluate student behavior and state of mind to determine suitability for testing. Daily 1% A1

4 Accurately interprets and records student responses and determines scoring within established assessment parameters. Daily 19%

5 Consult with school psychologist and/or case manager and/or principal to discuss/report testing results or behavior concerns. Daily 5% A1

6 Observe students in classroom setting to determine borderline or unusual behaviors. Quarterly 1% A1

7 Completes other special education evaluation-related tasks as assigned by the Director or Program Administrator. As Required N/B

Knowledge: Previous education, training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of the successful performance of the various tasks listed. Preference will be given to individuals having specific experience administering standardized assessments.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry):
Prefer one year of college. Some experience is required working with and assessing children.

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry):
Valid Alaska Driver's License.

Physical Requirements: Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 8:06:51 AM CST.