Special Education - Educational Diagnostician

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician implements the special education evaluation process by assessing the educational learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. The role provides diagnostic information and collaborates with instructional personnel to develop appropriate programs for students with disabilities. The diagnostician coordinates the child-centered special education process on assigned campuses and helps ensure that ARD/IEP processes and programs comply with federal, state, and local requirements. The position conducts and interprets evaluations, reviews results with guardians, and participates in ARD committees to provide recommendations about eligibility, educational need, placement, timelines, and IEP development. It also supports campus staff in implementing quality special education programming, consults and trains staff and guardians, maintains required records, and participates in professional development and relevant meetings. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, effective professional relationships, and shared responsibility for student health, safety, and well-being. Work conditions may include maintaining emotional control under stress, assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities, district-wide travel, and variable hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Valid Texas teaching certificate.
Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate.
Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of students with disabilities, human development, and learning theories.
Knowledge of special education disability conditions and their challenges to learning.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to special education.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, cumulative folders, and outside evaluation reports.
Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.
Review available data to select appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.
Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine whether students meet educational disability criteria or need special education services under federal and state regulations.
Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports in the District special education data management system.
Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of assessment data and the student’s educational needs.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings and recommend eligibility, educational need, placement, timelines, and IEP development in accordance with District procedures.
Manage caseloads and assignments to meet evaluation, ARD/IEP meeting, and student-service compliance timelines.
Facilitate or coach staff in implementing quality special education programming.
Support communication and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Collaborate with colleagues for the benefit of students and maintain positive, professional relationships with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Use effective verbal and written communication and maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records.
Consult with and train District staff, outside service providers, and guardians on disability criteria and IEP development and implementation.
Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and educational aids to promote student independence.
Compile, maintain, file, and upload required physical and digital reports and records in the District special education data management system.
Follow federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, Frisco ISD policies, and department and campus procedures.
Use the District special education data management system proficiently and accurately.
Participate in professional development, department and team meetings, and campus, District, or team meetings related to referrals, IEP development, and other needs.
Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of students and adults, potentially including implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral interventions or providing school health, related, and personal care services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with positioning students with physical disabilities as needed.