2026-27 Diagnostician Special Education

McAllen Independent School District•McAllen, TX

3d•$333 - $464•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostician Special Education is responsible for assessing, analyzing, and interpreting the intellectual and educational functioning of students referred for Special Education assessment and those requiring three-year re-evaluations. This role promotes a positive working relationship among staff and schools by presenting academic and functional recommendations to campus teams. The goal is to establish a climate conducive to open communication and productive work, facilitating the implementation of student-learning frameworks.

Requirements

Master’s Degree, required
Educational Diagnostician’s Certificate, required
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Utilize effective interpersonal skills
Interpret data, federal and state laws and policies
Demonstrate knowledge of testing instruments to use with students who may qualify as disabled according to federal mandates
Able to administer and interpret assessments in English/Spanish, preferred
Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, required

Nice To Haves

Able to administer and interpret assessments in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Interprets evaluation results to school personnel, parents, and outside agencies.
Conducts full and individual evaluations using current evaluation tools and interpretation reports.
Demonstrates knowledge of district RTI process, analyzes/reviews student folders for possible special education evaluation, and provides recommendations.
Includes academic and functional based recommendations in evaluation reports.
Complies with local and federal mandated timelines for admission, review, and dismissal meetings, as well as evaluations.
Assists in the dissemination of local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education guidelines.
Assists in providing training/support for the online ARD managing program.
Displays knowledge of procedural safeguards and ARD guide.
Communicates with staff, students, and parents in a professional and sensitive manner.
Maintains and submits complete PEIMS data according to district timeline.
Demonstrates personal and professional growth by attending in-services, meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Disseminates ideas and information to other professionals and the community through written materials, conducting in-services, and contact with outside agencies.
Effectively participates in ARD’s, parent conferences, transition meetings, and other related meetings on campus.
Assists school personnel and parents in planning and implementing the Individual Education Plan.
Serves as a liaison for the special education department by interpreting, recommending, and organizing services needed for the student.
Follows McAllen ISD customer service standards.
Performs other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.