Bilingual Educational Diagnostician #ESC1241
About The Position
At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today. This is a contract position located in Manor, TX, requiring 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The role involves conducting comprehensive bilingual evaluations for students across the district, from kindergarten to 12th grade. The diagnostician will assess cognitive abilities, academic achievement, language development, learning disabilities, and processing disorders, differentiating language acquisition needs from learning disabilities. Responsibilities include administering and interpreting standardized assessments, preparing Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) reports, determining eligibility for special education services, and participating in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings. The position also involves assisting with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), communicating findings to families in their native language, and collaborating with various school staff and administrators. Maintaining compliance with IDEA, TEA regulations, and district policies, as well as keeping accurate records and providing instructional recommendations, are key aspects of this role. Support for campus staff in interpreting assessment data and implementing interventions is also expected.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Educational Diagnostician, Special Education, School Psychology, or a related field.
- Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certification.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and another language (Spanish strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of bilingual assessment practices and culturally responsive evaluations.
- Strong understanding of IDEA, TEA regulations, ARD, and IEP processes.
- Experience administering and interpreting standardized educational assessments.
- Previous experience serving bilingual or multilingual student populations.
- Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
- Training in culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment practices.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive bilingual evaluations in English and another language (Spanish preferred).
- Assess cognitive abilities, academic achievement, language development, learning disabilities, and processing disorders.
- Differentiate language acquisition needs from learning disabilities.
- Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessment instruments.
- Prepare comprehensive Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) reports.
- Determine eligibility for special education services.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
- Assist with the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to families, preferably in their native language.
- Collaborate with special education teachers, general education staff, Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSPs), Speech-Language Pathologists, administrators, and families.
- Maintain compliance with IDEA, TEA regulations, and district policies.
- Maintain accurate evaluation records, timelines, and required documentation.
- Provide instructional recommendations based on assessment results.
- Support campus staff in interpreting assessment data and implementing appropriate interventions.
Benefits
- Good pay and benefits!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
