Educational Diagnostician | Tacoma, WA

Pediatric Developmental Services•Tacoma, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire an Educational Diagnostician. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation! This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Nice To Haves

Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.