Special Education - Educational Diagnostician (Anticipated Openings for 2026-2027 School Year

Educational Diagnostician

Primary

Purpose:

To keep schools in compliance with federal and state regulations as demonstrated by assessment, record keeping, and chairing committees.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  Minimum of Master's degree
• Valid Texas teacher's certificate, Diagnostician Certification, or such other certificate, licenses, or credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) year's teaching experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assessment:
  Assume responsibility for the Full and Individual Evaluation of referred students and three-year re-evaluation of students with disabilities on assigned campuses.
• Assume full responsibility for the accuracy of eSTAR reports incorporated into the Superintendent's annual report.
• Assume responsibility for the content, organization, and confidentiality of state eligibility folders.
• Serve as the chairperson of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan (ARD/IEP) Committees to determine the most appropriate placement and programming of individual students with disabilities.
• Assume responsibility for the finalization and implementation of the IEP for each student in the special education program.
• Assume responsibility with instructional staff members for the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of individual education programs.
• Assume responsibility for reporting the recommendations derived from the ARD/IEP Committee to the teachers who are to receive an individual student with disabilities.
• Consultation:
  Provide consultation to those individuals responsible for providing related services to students with disabilities.
• Provide consultation and support to staff members and parents of students receiving special education services.
• Program Management:
  Attend Special Education support staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Interpret the philosophy and rationale of the special education services within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch I.S.
  
  D. to the school and the community.
• Seek ways to increase professional growth and development.
• Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.
• Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, Maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Comply with policies by federal and state law, state Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment:
  Exposure to biological hazards; may require district-wide travel
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress;
  Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
• Other:
  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures;
  Other duties as assigned