SE Educational Diagnostician

Victoria ISD • Victoria, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Implement the special education appraisal process. Assess the intellectual, vocational functioning, educational, learning styles, and program needs of students attending their assigned campuses referred to special education services. Provide consultation and diagnostic information while working cooperatively with instructional personnel, parents, administration and other support personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Master's degree in educational assessment or related field
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
• Documented dyslexia training aligned to 19 TAC §74.28(d)
• Three years’ teaching experience
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• TEA Dyslexia Academy
• Region 3 Texas Dyslexia Academies
• completion of a minimum of 30 graduate-level hours in the field of education or related field (including 6 hours in tests and measurements with at least 3 hours emphasizing individual testing)
• completion of 6 hours related to teaching individuals with special needs
• ability to earn a master's degree in educational assessment or related field (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) as well as SBEC diagnostician certification within one calendar year from date of hire
• full eligibility for an emergency permit from TEA

Responsibilities

• Implement the special education appraisal process.
• Assess the intellectual, vocational functioning, educational, learning styles, and program needs of students attending their assigned campuses referred to special education services.
• Provide consultation and diagnostic information.
• Work cooperatively with instructional personnel, parents, administration and other support personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level