Educational Diagnostician

185 day contract

An Educational Diagnostician is primarily responsible for assisting with the special education assessment process. The diagnostician will be responsible for assisting the evaluation team with assessing the educational and academic needs of students referred to special education services, including providing diagnostic information and working cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

• Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
• Administer formal and informal academic assessments to assist in determining student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people
• Collaborate with school psychologists
• Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
• Coordinate and participate in the multidisciplinary eligibility decisions to assist with interpretation of assessment data, eligibility, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district routines and regulations
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents in both written and verbal forms
• Any other duties assigned by Special Education Director