Position Summary:

The Educational Diagnostician will be a leader in identifying and recognizing the needs of exceptional learners and be responsible to develop IEP’s, set meeting schedules with parents and staff, coordinate with special education staff and be responsive to students’ needs in order to implement plans and collaborate with classroom teachers to meet learning goals. Implement the special education evaluation process.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: 

• Master’s degree in educational evaluation
• Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate                                             

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students
• Knowledge of state and federal laws
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Evaluation
• Receive student referrals and review for fidelity
• Select and administer formal and informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Write comprehensive reports with parent friendly language and in-depth recommendations for student success
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to interpret evaluation data. Make recommendations for appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Consultation
• Provide staff development training as requested to assist school personnel in identification of students with disabilities as well as understanding of specific disabilities
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP
• Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of evaluation data.
• Assist in the selection of evaluation materials and equipment
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the evaluation program and make recommendations based on findings
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Observe all retention regulations
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
• Support the organizational needs of the Special Education department

• Communication
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Travel to multiple Dallas/Ft Worth locations as needed
• Moderate lifting and carrying