Special Education - Educational Diagnostician - General Interest

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Implement the special education evaluation process. Assess the educational learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities. Coordinate all aspects of the child-centered special education process on assigned campus(es) and ensure that the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements

Master’s Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of students with disabilities, human development, and learning theories
Knowledge of various 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
Minimum of three years of teaching experience

Responsibilities

Collect, organize and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as relevant assessment data from the cumulative folder and outside evaluation reports.
Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.
Review available data to determine appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.
Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine if a student meets educational disability criteria and/or exhibits a need for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the District special education data management system.
Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of evaluation data and educational needs of the student.
Participate in the ARD Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services and to assist with the interpretation of evaluation data, appropriate placement, specified timelines and development of IEPs for students according to District procedures.
Manage caseload and assignments to meet compliance and timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP committee meetings, and services to students
Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.
Support the communication and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Engage in behavior that is reflective of mutual support, effort, and collaboration for the benefit of students.
Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.
Consult and train District staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding disability criteria and the development and implementation of the IEP.
Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.
Compile, maintain, file, and/or upload all physical and digital reports, records, and other required documents within the District special education data management system.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD.
Comply with all department and campus procedures.
Utilize the District special education data management system with proficiency and accuracy.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment, including attendance at department and team meetings.
Participate in campus, District, and/or team meetings, as applicable, for student referrals, IEP development, and/or other purposes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.