Educational Diagnostician - Upper Rio Grande Valley GP (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

5d•$70,500 - $82,100•Onsite

About The Position

IDEA Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring the success of all students and removing barriers to academic and social achievement. The Educational Diagnostician is a vital part of the Special Programs team, collaborating with regional and campus leaders, parents, and educators. This role focuses on maximizing student outcomes by demonstrating expertise in assessment, Special Education eligibility, academic and behavioral interventions, and the legal frameworks governing Special Education at state and federal levels. The Educational Diagnostician plays a key role in supporting students and parents by problem-solving interventions for students facing academic and behavioral challenges.

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