Diagnostician

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Diagnostician

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Services

Pay Grade: PG 3, Admin/Prof Spt.

Dept./School: Special Services

Date Revised: 03/04/2025

Other: Locally Funded

Duty Days: 197

Primary

Purpose:

Provide student appraisal, Special Education compliance and instructional leadership to Special Education and regular education staff within the district. Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational, functional, and service needs of students referred for special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate services for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree in related field

Valid Texas teacher certificate preferred

Valid Diagnostician’s Certificate or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

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

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Understanding and knowledge of evidenced based strategies for supporting the needs of students with disabilities to ensure access and progress in the general curriculum.

Experience:

Three years teaching experience preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment

• Plan and conduct legally compliant initial and triennial evaluations for special education using current measures and techniques.
• Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's educational record, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews.
• Conduct or participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures, and determination of needed supports and services.

Consultation

• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
• Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
• Support special and general education staff in monitoring the progress of special education students and in making recommendations for services to ensure students appropriately access and make progress in the general curriculum.

Program Management

• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Advocate for students to ensure receipt of needed services.
• Assist 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 all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Coordinate with campus staff (e.g. ARD Administrative Assistants and…