Educational Diagnostician
Job in
Granbury, Hood County, Texas, 76048, USA
Listing for:
Young World Physical Education
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60102 - 86489 USD Yearly
USD
60102.00
86489.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Educational Diagnostician 2026-27
Job Description
*** Granbury ISD requires references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc and will not accept references from friends or family members.***
Contract Days: 207
Primary
Purpose:
Implement the special education appraisal process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Master's degree, supervision certification preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and current legal issues
Experience: Three years of teaching experience; preferred two years diagnostician experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Assessment
Receive student referrals and implement the appraisal process within time guidelines.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 students' cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.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 guidelines.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, teachers, administration, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students, parents, and administration.Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program, materials, and equipment and make changes based on findings.Demonstrate skill in management of eligibility folders, records, reports, and timelines.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Commissioner Rules, policies and procedures, and local operational guidelines in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.Communication
Maintain a positive relationship with supervisors.Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.Handle stressful situations in an objective, controlled manner.Professional Growth and Development
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Code of Ethics.Supervisory Responsibilities: As specified by administration
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
District Benefits
- Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/Blue Cross
- Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
- District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
- State Personal Leave Days
- Local Sick Leave Days
- Texas Teachers Retirement System
Job Details
Job : 5528806
Posted: Yesterday
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Position Type: Full-Time is 30 or more hrs per week
Salary: $60,102 to $86,489 per year
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