Educational Diagnostician - Dallas Fort Worth (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

7d•$74,700 - $87,100

About The Position

IDEA Public Schools seeks an Educational Diagnostician to support student academic and social outcomes and address barriers to student success. The role partners with the Special Programs team, regional and campus leaders, parents, and Special Education and General Education teachers. The diagnostician applies expertise in assessment, Special Education eligibility, academic and behavioral interventions, and state and federal Special Education requirements to support students and families and ensure legislative compliance. This is a full-time position located in Dallas Fort Worth. The diagnostician may travel between assigned campuses. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend, if applicable.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or Education from an accredited college or university.
Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate required.
Knowledge of procedures for assessing academic achievement and cognitive functioning for educational purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices.
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
Knowledge of psychosocial development.
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.
Ability to sit for extended periods without leaving the work area.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
Ability to work in confined spaces or crawl or move on hands and knees.
Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds regularly or occasionally.
Physical ability to work around small children, including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in an emergency.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including during excessive heat or cold.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience as a campus Educational Diagnostician is preferred.
Candidates who live in the Dallas Fort Worth region or are willing to relocate are preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide and oversee special education teachers and multidisciplinary teams in drafting, finalizing, and implementing compliant IEPs and ARD documentation, with instructional alignment and high-quality academic, behavioral, and social programming, while meeting Initial, Annual, and Reevaluation timelines.
Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and related service providers to ensure timely ARD paperwork, delivery of services as written, and proper record-keeping.
Conduct multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluations, excluding Speech-only, Autism, and Emotional Disability evaluations; conduct reevaluations and College Board accommodation evaluations in accordance with professional testing standards and best practices.
Support campus Tier I–III problem-solving by guiding academic and behavioral interventions, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation, supporting Critical Student Instruction groups, and conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
Support CPI implementation and campus de-escalation planning, guiding behavioral intervention strategies for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
Ensure evaluation and ARD documentation is accurate and submitted on time to meet district compliance expectations.
Support campuses with Section 504 processes, including eligibility determinations, meetings, Manifestation Determinations, Homebound services, and intervention planning.
Apply knowledge of academic achievement and cognitive-functioning assessment procedures, including cross-battery evaluation practices.
Apply knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, behavior management interventions, and psychosocial development.
Consult and conference effectively with teachers, parents, and students.
Manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining strong organization, communication, and interpersonal relationships.