Educational Diagnostician - Austin GP (26-27)
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. This is a full-time on-site position located in Austin. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. The Educational Diagnostician may be expected to travel between assigned campuses.
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
Responsibilities
- Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
- Meet 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensure all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
- Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and Instructional Service Personnel (VI, AI, APE, PT) to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
- Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
- Critical Student Instruction groups are established and instruction is executed with fidelity at campuses
- Provide support to 504 campus coordinators with manifestation determinations
- Provide support to 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound, and Manifestation Determination.
- Conduct dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
- Guide campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
- Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations Full and Individual Evaluations for all Non-Speech only students, Non-Autism, and Non-Emotional Disturbance students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 13 eligibility categories).
- Adhere to most up to date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards
- Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations
- Helps the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
- Ensure that campuses are employing a problem solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III
- Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions
- Aids the campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention
- Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- disability, life insurance
- parenting benefits
- flexible spending account options
- generous vacation time
- referral bonuses
- professional development
- a 403(b) plan
- relocation stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
