Educational Diagnostician Job Tripp Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Tripp

Date Posted: 6/4/2026
Location:

Sunnyvale High School

Position Title: Educational Diagnostician

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Salary Range: District Salary Scale

Dept./School: Sunnyvale High School

Date: June 4, 2026

Length of Work Year: 10 months

School Year:

Primary

Purpose:

Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional 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
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Two years teaching experience
Experience as Diagnostician preferred
Experience using eSped preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties Assessment

Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.

Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teachers, parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.

Consultation

Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.

Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

Program Management

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 required.

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Other

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental, Physical, and Environmental Demands

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 nonambulatory 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

Application Procedures

District Employees:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack ()

Outside Applicants:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack () and address questions to:

Amy Tutle, Executive Director of Student & Staff Services

Sunnyvale ISD

417 E Tripp Rd

Sunnyvale, TX 75182

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