Educational Diagnostician (POOL)

Lake Dallas, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. The role involves working cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations, personal interviews with the student, teachers, parents, and others, and relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder.
• Consult with parents and teachers concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of programs.
• Participate in the selection of assessment materials.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required in a timely manner as described by operating procedures.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Attend all district and campus professional development as arranged by campus and central administrators.

Requirements

• Master's degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Two years teaching experience.