Educational Diagnostician; SY - Special Education

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JOB TITLE: Educational Diagnostician

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: Professional

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

DUTY DAYS: 198

DEPARTMENT: Department

DATE REVISED: June 2020

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.

Primary Purpose

To manage cases concerning the evaluation of students referred for special education services. Maintain

student special education records. Reevaluate eligible special education students according to state,

federal laws and local procedures and guidelines. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school

personnel. Develop and support the implementation of individualized programs that promote student

achievement for students identified with a disability. Support students in mastering grade level course

standards by analyzing data from state assessments, curriculum-base assessments, and classroom

information. Support school staff with effective implementation of the students’ individualized education

plan.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree

Valid Teacher Certification

Certification as Educational Diagnostician or Licensed Specialists in School Psychology

OR

Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners or Psychologist as a psychologist or certification as a psychological associate

OR

Certification by the National Association of School Psychologists as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge in the administration and interpretation of tests used to assess intellectual development, academic achievement, functional skills, and learning style.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing special
• designed instruction for students with disabilities
• Ability to case manage and collaborate in the best interest of students
• Ability to communicate technical evaluation information to parents and teachers

• Provide instructional recommendations based on data provided through a student's full individual educational evaluation.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for academic settings.
• Consult/collaborate with campus educational teams to meet individual student's educational needs.

• Receive student referrals and implement the evaluation and ARD processes within prescribed timelines
• Select and administer formal and informal evaluation instruments regarding student eligibility for special education services according to federal and TEA regulations
• Collect and organize relevant evaluation data from parents, teachers, school support staff, student's cumulative folder, and relevant outside resource people
• Organize, participate, and distribute information as a member of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate
• Participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings, correctly interpreting test data, and assist the committee in following District procedures and all laws and regulations.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and documents, whether physical or computerized, as required within specified timelines
• Maintain an efficient office operation
• Encourage and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
• Collaborate with school district staff in scheduling instructional classes, supplemental aids, and services to enhance student achievement

• Communicate and interpret the philosophy of the district's general education and special education programs effectively with parents, school personnel, and com munity
• Assist in the coordination of procedures for student evaluation and the Admission, Review and Dismissal process
• Relate to staff, students, and…