Educational Diagnostician (Special Ed.)

Rapides Parish School District•Alexandria, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Diagnostician (Special Ed.) implements the Pupil Appraisal process for identifying suspected exceptional children and re-evaluating identified exceptional children. This role is responsible for intervening upon referral, participating in formal and informal educational assessments, conducting classroom observations, summarizing educational assessments, and recommending whether to conduct a diagnostic assessment. The diagnostician will also work with classroom teachers on diagnostic/prescriptive programs, maintain appropriate records, and foster open communication with school personnel, staff, and the community. This position requires adherence to State and School Board policies and may involve other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Requirements

Certification as Assessment Teacher according to Bulletin 746

Responsibilities

To intervene upon referral of a child for Special Education services
To participate in formal and informal educational assessment
To conduct classroom observations
To summarize the educational assessment after consultation and working with the classroom teacher
To recommend whether or not to conduct a diagnostic assessment after completion of the educational assessment
To work with classroom teacher on the diagnostic/prescriptive program for any child being continued in the current educational setting
To maintain appropriate records
To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan
To work effectively with school personnel and staff
To consistently demonstrate self-direction
To submit accurate records and reports promptly
To exhibit professional ethics
To foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel and staff
To foster open communication and positive relationships with the community
To perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education
To follow State and School Board policies