Educational Diagnostician Pool (26-27 SY) - Special Education

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

23h

About The Position

To manage cases concerning the evaluation of students referred for special education services. Maintain student special education records. Reevaluate eligible special education students according to state, federal laws and local procedures and guidelines. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school personnel. Develop and support the implementation of individualized programs that promote student achievement for students identified with a disability. Support students in mastering grade level course standards by analyzing data from state assessments, curriculum-base assessments, and classroom information. Support school staff with effective implementation of the students’ individualized education plan.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Valid Teacher Certification
Certification as Educational Diagnostician or Licensed Specialists in School Psychology OR Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners or Psychologist as a psychologist or certification as a psychological associate OR Certification by the National Association of School Psychologists as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Knowledge in the administration and interpretation of tests used to assess intellectual development, academic achievement, functional skills, and learning style.
Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities.
Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing special designed instruction for students with disabilities
Ability to case manage and collaborate in the best interest of students
Ability to communicate technical evaluation information to parents and teachers

Responsibilities

Provide instructional recommendations based on data provided through a student's full individual educational evaluation.
Provide evidence-based interventions for academic settings.
Consult/collaborate with campus educational teams to meet individual student's educational needs.
Receive student referrals and implement the evaluation and ARD processes within prescribed timelines
Select and administer formal and informal evaluation instruments regarding student eligibility for special education services according to federal and TEA regulations
Collect and organize relevant evaluation data from parents, teachers, school support staff, student's cumulative folder, and relevant outside resource people
Organize, participate, and distribute information as a member of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate
Participate in Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings, correctly interpreting test data, and assist the committee in following District procedures and all laws and regulations.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports and documents, whether physical or computerized, as required within specified timelines
Maintain an efficient office operation
Encourage and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
Collaborate with school district staff in scheduling instructional classes, supplemental aids, and services to enhance student achievement
Communicate and interpret the philosophy of the district's general education and special education programs effectively with parents, school personnel, and com munity
Assist in the coordination of procedures for student evaluation and the Admission, Review and Dismissal process
Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and concern
Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, staff, teachers, and/or the community
Conduct classroom observations
Conduct parent interviews
Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of the IEP
Stay current regarding research-based instructional practices
Facilitate the placement and success of students in the least restrictive environment
Provide staff development to assist school personnel in the identification, understanding, and teaching of students with disabilities
Provide assistance in special education programming for campus level personnel so that overall performance is improved
Work cooperative ly with others in attaining district and specia l education program goa l s and objective s .
Work cooperative l y with campu s, transportation, and central office personnel to ensure schoo l s are following federal, state, and l oca l regulations for specia l education
Frequent l y review campus data and inform principal and specia l ed u cation adm ini strators of problems with over/under representation of ethnic groups
Monitor student records to in s ur e the ARD recommendation s are being followed and inform campus administration and central office staff of needed changes.
Co ll aborate in the deci s ion-making proces s at the campus l eve l a nd centra l office l evel to foster teaching and l earn in g improvement
Maintain student management systems
Participate in profe ss ional development activ iti es to improve sk ill s related to job assignment
Attend evaluation/assessment related professional development opportunities
Actively participate on camp u s and district committees when requested
Maintain a professional and et hi ca l manner as outlined in the Standards of Conduct for the Profe ss ion.
Maintain mental and physical abi lity to perform job functions
Act a s an effect iv e li aison among staff, parents , a nd comm unit y .
Commu ni cate and convey information wit h clarity regarding the district' s programs