Educational Diagnostician - Dallas Fort Worth (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

IDEA Public Schools is seeking an Educational Diagnostician to support student success and address barriers to academic and social outcomes. The role partners with the Special Programs team, regional and campus leaders, parents, and Special Education and General Education teachers to maximize student outcomes. The diagnostician applies expertise in assessment, Special Education eligibility, academic and behavioral interventions, and state and federal Special Education requirements, while helping campuses problem-solve for students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges. This is a full-time position based in Dallas Fort Worth. Preference is given to candidates who live in the region or are willing to relocate. The role may require travel between assigned campuses. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position guides compliant IEP and ARD development and implementation; collaborates with related service providers; conducts specified evaluations and reevaluations; supports campus interventions, behavioral planning, and Section 504 processes; and ensures documentation and timelines meet compliance requirements. The position requires a master's degree in Special Education or Education and a Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate. At least three years of campus Educational Diagnostician experience is preferred. The stated salary range is $74,700–$87,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The role is eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment. IDEA also lists medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. A relocation stipend may be offered, if applicable.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or Education from an accredited college or university.
Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate required.
Knowledge of procedures for assessing academic achievement and cognitive functioning for educational purposes, including cross-battery evaluation practices.
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions.
Knowledge of psychosocial development.
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and priorities.
Ability to sit for extended periods without leaving the work area.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
Ability to work in confined spaces or crawl or move on hands and knees.
Ability to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds regularly or occasionally.
Physical ability to work around small children, including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in an emergency.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including excessive heat or cold.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience as a campus Educational Diagnostician.
Living in the Dallas Fort Worth region or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

Guide and oversee special education teachers and multidisciplinary teams in drafting, finalizing, and implementing compliant IEPs and ARD documentation, ensuring instructional alignment and high-quality academic, behavioral, and social programming and full compliance with Initial, Annual, and Reevaluation timelines.
Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and related service providers to ensure timely ARD paperwork, service delivery as written, and appropriate record keeping.
Conduct multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluations, excluding Speech-only, Autism, and Emotional Disability evaluations, as well as reevaluations and College Board accommodation evaluations, in accordance with professional testing standards and best practices.
Support campus Tier I–III problem-solving by guiding academic and behavioral interventions, supporting accurate tracking and documentation and Critical Student Instruction groups, conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments, and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
Support CPI implementation and campus de-escalation planning, including guidance on behavioral interventions for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
Ensure evaluation and ARD documentation is accurate and submitted on time to meet district compliance expectations.
Support campus Section 504 processes, including eligibility determinations, meetings, Manifestation Determinations, Homebound services, and intervention planning.