Educational Diagnostician I (Nash County) - Temporary

OSHR Temporary Solutions•Nash County, NC

About The Position

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. NOTE: If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will be considered for a temporary assignment. However, Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in Rocky Mount - Nash County. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.63 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 141 Storage Road, Rocky Mount, NC. NC DHHS Division of Public Health – Rocky Mount Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CSDA) is seeking a full- time Educational Diagnostician to provide eligibility evaluations for children referred to the NC Infant-Toddler Program. The selected candidate will be needed to assist with meeting timelines.

Requirements

General knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level.
Considerable knowledge of educational measurements for children with special learning problems.
Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of psychology as applied to children with special problems.
Ability to exercise good judgment in interpreting tests and appraising children's activities thus making sound recommendations and decisions.
Ability to prepare concise narrative summaries on diagnostic findings and to interpret findings to staff planning conferences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, as well as professionals.
Master's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience as a school psychologist; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.