Prosper ISD (TX)posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Prosper, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of diagnostic procedures and the education of special education students, as well as the ability to interpret data effectively.
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.
- 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 IEP.
- Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- 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.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
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
- Understanding of and commitment to customer care principles
- Two years teaching experience
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with autism assessment
