Educational Diagnostician II

State of North Carolina

15h

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician II conducts comprehensive developmental evaluations for children from birth to age three to determine eligibility for the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program and to identify early intervention needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), this position applies advanced diagnostic techniques, standardized testing, and informed clinical judgment to support individualized planning. Responsibilities include interpreting assessment results, collaborating with families and professionals, and developing functional outcomes for Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The role also provides consultation and technical assistance to service coordinators and community providers to ensure evidence-based practices. Work requires adherence to federal and state regulations and involves travel within the assigned catchment area.

Requirements

• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• Master's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in educational testing OR Bachelor’s degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expert-level proficiency in administering and scoring standardized developmental and educational assessment tools for children ages birth to three, including integration of results for eligibility determination.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex evaluation data and synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for individualized service planning.
• Skilled in developing functional, family-centered outcomes within Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) using evidence-based practices and collaborative team input.
• Proficient in delivering technical consultation and training to multidisciplinary teams and community providers on interpreting assessment results and implementing intervention strategies.
• Strong track record of maintaining accurate, timely documentation in electronic data systems and ensuring compliance with federal and state program standards.

Responsibilities

• Review referral information and conduct routines-based interviews to identify evaluation needs and plan assessment activities.
• Administer and score standardized and non-standardized developmental instruments, integrating clinical observations and informed opinion.
• Analyze and interpret evaluation results to determine program eligibility and summarize findings for IFSP documentation.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to develop functional, family-centered IFSP outcomes and strategies.
• Conduct follow-up developmental assessments to monitor progress, inform intervention adjustments, and support transition planning.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to families, service coordinators, and community providers regarding developmental delays and assessment interpretation.
• Assist with planning and delivering in-service training for CDSA staff and contracted providers serving the birth-to-three population.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records, including evaluation reports, IFSP documentation, and required data entry in compliance with program standards.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings, professional development activities, and quality assurance initiatives to ensure best practices.
• Complete administrative tasks such as time and travel documentation, billing, and reporting in accordance with agency requirements.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees