Special Education - Educational Diagnostician

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

19h

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician implements the special education evaluation process by assessing the learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. The role provides diagnostic information and works cooperatively with instructional personnel to develop appropriate programs for students with disabilities. The diagnostician coordinates the child-centered special education process on assigned campuses and ensures that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities comply with federal, state, and local requirements. The position conducts and interprets evaluations, communicates results to guardians, and participates in ARD committees to support eligibility and educational programming decisions. It also provides consultation and training to district staff, outside service providers, and guardians; supports quality special education programming; and maintains required records and documentation. The position has a 195-day work year, and hours may vary.

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 rules and regulations pertaining to special education.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
District-wide travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians, teachers, cumulative records, and outside evaluation reports.
Conduct classroom observations and interview 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 data and the student’s educational needs.
Participate in ARD committees and recommend eligibility and educational services; assist with interpreting data, placement, timelines, and IEP development.
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.
Maintain positive, professional, and effective relationships with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues verbally and in writing.
Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records.
Consult with and train district staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding 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, records, and documents in the District special education data management system.
Comply with applicable 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of students and adults, which may include supporting and documenting behavioral interventions or providing school health, related, and personal care services.