Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician )

Odyssey Academy – Support Center – Texas City, Texas

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

Job Title: Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Reports To: Special Education Director

School/Program: District

Primary Work Site: Support Center

Calendar: 187 days

Pay Scale/Status: Administrative & Professional (AP5)/Exempt

Odyssey Academy is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Educational Diagnostician to support student achievement through culturally‑relevant, ethical, evidence‑based, comprehensive evaluations, collaborative problem‑solving, and compliance with federal and state special education requirements. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse learners and experienced in conducting high‑quality evaluations that help determine student needs and support individualized educational programming.

• Conduct bilingual and monolingual psycho educational and academic evaluations for students referred for special education services.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments in both English and Spanish.
• Evaluate students in areas including but not limited to: academic achievement, cognitive functioning, adaptive behavior, and dyslexia‑related concerns.
• Determine eligibility for special education services under IDEA disability categories.
• Write comprehensive evaluation reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

• Ensure evaluations are completed within state and federal timelines.
• Maintain compliance with IDEA, Texas Education Code, and TEA special education requirements.
• Review referral data and collaborate with MTSS teams prior to evaluation recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records in district systems such as Same Goal and other required platforms.
• Participate in re‑evaluations, transfer reviews, and records reviews.

• Collaborate with school psychologists, speech‑language pathologists, special education staff, general education teachers, and administrators.
• Participate in ARD meetings and explain evaluation results to families and staff.
• Partner with parents to ensure they understand assessment results and educational recommendations.
• Provide consultation regarding accommodations, interventions, and instructional supports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Strong report writing skills
• Knowledge of bilingual assessment tools
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of legal compliance
• Student‑centered problem‑solving approach
• Knowledge of federal and state Child Find processes
• Knowledge of psycho educational evaluation, assessment batteries
• Assess educational learning styles and program needs of students referred to special education services
• Ability to actively organize, communicate, and use interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Skilled and effective in collaboration with teachers and parents
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of special needs of students specific to learning theories and human development
• Commitment to continuing professional learning, receiving professional feedback, and responding to requests
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction and appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in the general education curriculum
• Ensure evaluations are culturally and linguistically appropriate
• Support Spanish‑speaking families during meetings and communication regarding evaluations
• Assist campuses in understanding best practices for multilingual learners receiving evaluations

• Ensure evaluations are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
• Support Spanish‑speaking families during meetings and communication regarding evaluations.
• Assist campuses in understanding best practices for multilingual learners receiving evaluations.

• Experience in charter school settings
• Experience with bilingual testing tools and interpretation
• Familiarity with Same Goal or similar special education software systems

• Master’s degree in Special Education, School Psychology, or related field
• Valid Texas certification as an Educational Diagnostician
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• Three years of classroom teaching
• Knowledge of IDEA, TEA regulations, and special education evaluation procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $57,943.80 to $83,439.40 TLN