Educational Diagnostician - Part-Time - SY

Position: Educational Diagnostician - Part-Time 18.75 hours - 26/27SY
Position Type:
Teaching/Professional Positions/Educational Diagnostician

Date Posted:
5/12/2026

Location:
Townsend Early Childhood Center

Date Available:
26-27SY

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Educational Diagnostician - Part-Time 18.75 hours - 26/27SY
Townsend Early Childhood Center

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Educational Diagnostician will become an active member of the school team. The Educational Diagnostician will ensure the implementation of policies and procedures of the district and the Special Education Regulations, Delaware Administrative Code.

SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link:
Salary Scales

TRAINING
Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT
Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification

Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

Assume responsibility for monitoring of all reports, records and other documents (specifically audit file information) required or administratively useful for students with disabilities transferring into the district; initial student referrals and placements; and currently identified students.

Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings including the preparation of, facilitator of, and follow-up.

Support staff with writing standards-based, measurable, observable IEP goals.

Support staff with progress monitoring through the collection and analysis of data.

Serve as the facilitator and/or integral member of the Instructional Support Team.

Communicate and support administration/staff with the implementation of IEP services, supports, and accommodations.

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning.

Maintain and monitor accurate student data information (i.e. special education database) including those necessary for the September 30th, December 1st and Exit reports.

Coordinate the processes for initial evaluations, initial placements, and three-year re-evaluations.

Serve as building contact person for parents who have questions or concerns regarding the provision of special education services.

Facilitate articulation of students receiving special education services transferring from grade to grade and from building to building.

Monitor the forwarding of progress reports on IEP goals and objectives at the time of report cards distribution.

Serve as a resource person and provide support/technical assistance regarding special education issues to building principals, general and special education teachers, and related service staff.

Serve as building level liaison to various state and community agencies in order to coordinate services for students with disabilities.

Ensure necessary reports are maintained in students' audit files for all initial evaluations and three-year re-evaluations.

Facilitate referral for special education students to appropriate outside agencies, including filing out applications, speaking and meeting with outside agencies and serving as a district representative for students in out of district placements.

Participate in staff development and staff meeting as a part of the school staff.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Education Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Master's degree in Special Education required.
• Hold or eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification in the identified content area.
• Five years' experience as a Special Education Teacher required.
• Thorough knowledge of IDEA and IEP's.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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