Educational Diagnostician- 2026-2027 SY

Rio Rancho Public Schools•Rio Rancho, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 school year for the RRPS Special Services Department. This is a 190-day contract position.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to Educational Diagnostician.
Effective organizational and planning abilities.
Professional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, parents, staff, and school matters.
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other professionals.
Applicant must attach: Copy of Professional License (if you are not currently licensed, please attach a letter stating where you are in the licensure process).
Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university.

Responsibilities

Provides individual educational evaluations for students referred through the MDT.
Utilizes a variety of instruments to assess the educational and intellectual factors influencing learning processes.
Schedules time appropriately to provide adequate service to the school(s).
Provides a written report reflecting the results for educational placement and instructional strategies.
Serves as a member of the IEP committee as needed.
Consults with parents in gathering data for and interpreting results of evaluation and in making recommendations for educational placement and instructional strategies.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, staff and administration.
Gathers, maintains, and submits accurate, complete records as required.
Receives and maintains assessment materials and supplies as provided by the District.
Maintains continuous record of students evaluated.
Uses and cooperates with support services offered by the District to aid the evaluation process.
Develops and maintains an environment conducive to valid assessment procedures when testing.
Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Is punctual in meeting all school schedules.
Maintains and improves professional competence as required by District and state.
Demonstrates knowledge of essential subject matter related to student assessment and special education instruction.
Demonstrates effective use of oral and written expression.
Attends and participates in Department staff meetings, in-services, and other meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.