Educational Diagnostician - Permian Basin (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Midland, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician works with the Special Programs team, regional leaders, campus leaders, parents, and Special Education and General Education teachers in an effort to maximize student outcomes. The IDEA Educational Diagnostician demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessment, eligibility for Special Education, academic and behavioral interventions, state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensures compliance with Special Education legislation. The Educational Diagnostician is a key partner in ensuring support of students and parents by helping problem solving interventions with students, who may be struggling both academically and behaviorally.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or Education from accredited college or university
Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate REQUIRED
At least 3 years experience as a campus Educational Diagnostician preferred

Nice To Haves

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 psycho-social 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

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and oversight to 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, with 100% compliance for Initial, Annual, and Reevaluation timelines.
Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and related service providers (VI, O&M, DHH, APE, PT) to ensure timely completion of ARD paperwork, delivery of services as written, and adherence to proper record-keeping procedures.
Conduct multidisciplinary Full and Individual Evaluations (excluding Speech-only, Autism, and Emotional Disability), reevaluations, and College Board accommodation evaluations, adhering to current professional testing standards and best practices.
Support campuses in Tier I–III problem-solving by guiding academic and behavioral interventions, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation, supporting Critical Student Instruction groups, and conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Support CPI implementation and campus de-escalation planning, guiding behavioral intervention strategies for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
Ensure evaluation and ARD documentation is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner to meet district compliance expectations.
Support campuses with Section 504 processes including eligibility determinations, meetings, Manifestation Determinations, Homebound services, and intervention planning.