Educational Diagnostician

Covington ISD•Hillsboro, TX

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician is responsible for implementing the assessment and evaluation process for student referrals, selecting and administering formal and informal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services, and collecting relevant data. This role involves participating in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committees to interpret assessment data, determine appropriate placement, and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs). The diagnostician will also provide staff development training, assist teachers with IEP implementation, and consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals. Program management duties include developing and maintaining relationships, assisting in the selection of assessment materials, evaluating the assessment program, and maintaining records. Compliance with federal, state, and local policies regarding assessment, placement, and planning for special education services is required. The position also involves participating in professional development to enhance job-related skills and maintaining positive communication with supervisors, colleagues, students, and parents.

Requirements

Teaching certification or other relevant certification.

Responsibilities

Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.
Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
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.
Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
Assist 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 all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.