Specialist - Appraisal
Listed on 2026-03-06
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Specialist - Appraisal
Katy ISD SPECIAL EDUCATION - Katy, Texas Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Katy Independent School District
Job DetailsJob : 5560981
Final date to receive applications: Mar 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Duty Days: 228 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: I02
Date Updated: 2/2026
Job DescriptionReports to: Coordinator for Assessment and Compliance
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in related field
Valid Texas teacher certificate
Supervisor or Mid-Management Certificate preferred
Valid Diagnostician’s certificate
Three years successful classroom or school related experience
Ability to work with school and community population
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledgeable of federal and state special education rules and regulations
Three years Diagnostician experience
Primary
Purpose:
Work directly under the supervision of the Coordinator for Assessment and Compliance. Provide leadership and support to Diagnostic Specialists and ARD Facilitators in providing quality Special Education appraisal services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities- Provide direct support to district Diagnostic Specialists and ARD Facilitators.
- Recommend testing materials to be purchased and assigned to Diagnostic Specialists.
- Assist in the support and training of newly employed appraisal personnel.
- Assist in the review and revision of Special Education forms, procedures and guidelines.
- Train Diagnostic Specialists in administration and interpretation of test instruments including dyslexia and related disorders.
- Attend campus staffing and ARD meetings as needed.
- Assist and support campus personnel on assessment related issues.
- Assist in coordinating and administering summer assessments.
- Attend trainings to develop and enhance assessment skills and bring information back to share.
- Ensure district compliance related to the appraisal process and IEP development.
- Plan, prepare, conduct, and facilitate Diagnostic Specialists/ARD Facilitator meetings/trainings and provide technical assistance.
- Schedule and conduct onsite campus visits and student folder reviews.
- Assist in appraising Diagnostic Specialists, ARD Facilitators, and Diagnostic Clerks.
- Assist Director for Special Education with reviewing campus Special Education logs and collecting data related to compliance in the area of initial evaluations along with other required state indicators.
- Assist in verifying the accuracy of PEIMS reports.
- Professionally and accurately communicate goals, expectations, and information during meetings on campus or within the department.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, phone system, projector, DVD, recording devices
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, sitting for long periods, stopping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Ability to move small stacks of textbooks, audit folders, media equipment, desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Moderate lifting and carrying. Daily travel around the district.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type: Full-Time
Contact Information- Human Resources Department , Receptionist
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- Katy, Texas 77494
- Phone:
- Email: human resources
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