Teacher - SPED Educational Diagnostician

Job Title:

Teacher, SPED Educational Diagnostician, 12 month

Department:
School-Based

Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Scale

Work Calendar:
Licensed 12 Month (240 Day) Staff

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of School Psychologists and Educational Diagnosticians, this position supports access to high quality learning experiences for all students through instructional consultation and standardized evaluation of student achievement. Educational diagnosticians work collaboratively with school personnel in implementing appropriate educational programming, accommodations, and curriculum modifications for students with and without disabilities.

Serve on school-based teams related to student performance.

• Consults with principals, teachers, parents, and other appropriate individuals concerning the educational needs of students.
• Serves as a core participant on a school's Student Education Committee (SEC) to assist in meeting the individual needs of students.
• Participates cooperatively on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) teams, IEP Eligibility Committees, and IEP teams as necessary to assist in the development and revision of general and special education programs for individual students which may include intervention plans, IEPs, 504 Plans, and other support strategies.
• When supporting one school in a full-time capacity, serves as the building 504 Coordinator.

Conduct formal and informal evaluations of student achievement.

• Assesses the individual strengths and needs of students, which may include observations, interviews, reviews of records, anecdotal notes, and/or the administration of standardized educational tests.
• In collaboration with school psychologists, selects and administers formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility or continuing eligibility for Special Education services according to local, state and federal regulations.
• Produces Educational Assessment Reports in a clear, concise and user-friendly format reflecting knowledge of student through team meetings, review of Educational Diagnostician Stafford County Public Schools student's cumulative folder, classroom observation, interpretation of assessment data, and/or other relevant information.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports and other documentation according to mandated state and federal timelines.
• Assists in providing staff development to assist school personnel with understanding differentiation of instruction, students with disabilities, and other relevant topics.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford Schools.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Adheres to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in federal and state laws and School Board Policies and Procedures.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required;
  Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of Special Education teaching experience required.
• Professional License issued by the Virginia Board of Education, or eligibility for the same, with endorsement in Special Education required.
• Training and experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized educational assessments strongly preferred.

• Psychometrics, diagnostic measures, and standardized assessment procedures
• Development of cognitive and academic skills
• Student diversity in development and learning
• Current federal and state laws and regulations governing the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in public education, as well as local district policies in the areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for Special Education services and Section 504 procedures.
• Local curriculum and instructional programs
• Effective research-based instructional strategies and interventions

• Use of Microsoft Word and Google Suite Products
• Use of online assessment administration and scoring applications Educational Diagnostician Stafford County Public Schools
• Data analysis of standardized assessment tools, educational benchmark measures, intervention progress monitoring tools, and curriculum-based assessments

• Use effective interpersonal communication, collaboration and consultation skills with students, staff members, parents, and administrators
• Use appropriate oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to school administrators, school staff, parents and the general public;…