Educational Diagnostician

Eleutheria•Carlsbad, NM

9d•$52 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician works full-time in a school-based setting in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role combines instructional leadership and hands-on teaching to support students’ academic and social growth. The diagnostician develops and implements IEPs, manages classroom behavior using PBIS, supervises paraprofessionals, and collaborates with families, school staff, related service providers, and outside agencies. The position requires diagnostician certification, although the posting’s stated must-have qualifications list a valid classroom teaching certificate.

Requirements

A valid classroom teaching certificate.
Bachelor's degree.
Diagnostician certification is required, as stated in the job heading.
DOJ/FBI Live Scan background check and TB clearance, as applicable by state.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Special Education.
2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs.
Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with IEP documentation systems such as IEPpro.

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards.
Adapt the general education curriculum to meet individual student needs.
Implement and manage the classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication.
Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
Attend and lead IEP meetings, write updates, and maintain compliant documentation.
Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals.
Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies.
Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.