Diagnostician

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Dept./School: Special Education

Primary Purpose:

Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in educational assessment
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities:

• Assessment
• Consultation
• Program Management
• Communication

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions:

• Mental / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.