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Diagnostician

Meridian World School LLC
Round Rock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
As an Educational Diagnostician, you will engage and support teachers and students with a first class learning experience that maximizes their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development, including the development of their ability to apply their intellect to solving problems and contribute to their communities as enlightened and responsible citizens. You will be a leader in identifying and recognizing the needs of exceptional learners. You will work to improve educational outcomes for all students by providing support to students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators in the identification, evaluation, and development of plans for students served under IDEA and Section 504 by implementing and evaluating the special education and dyslexia evaluation process. You’ll coordinate assessments, interpretation, and report findings with recommendations to the Section 504/ARD Committees. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Knowledge of diagnostic procedures for evaluating achievement and intellectual functioning for educational purposes Strong consultation skills for conferencing with student evaluation team members, teachers, parents, and students Ability to interpret data Ability to organize and support district-wide programs Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504, Dyslexia, State Board of Education Rules, and the Commissioner’s Rules Effective time-management and organizational skill Maintain emotional control under stress Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Effective management and public relation skills Ability to work on multiple projects KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment: Receive student referrals for Special Education and Dyslexia and implement the assessment and evaluation process. Select and administer formal and informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education and Dyslexia services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations. Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people. Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Review full and individual evaluations for consistency, readability, and appropriate interpretation. Ensure that the district is meeting evaluation timelines. Supports the Interventionists with Dyslexia Screenings for K-1 Supports the Testing Coordinator with the administration of the 7th grade reading diagnostic assessment. Supports the high school with the administration of diagnostic assessments needed in order to determine eligibility for IB exams. Program Management: Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents Assist in the selection of appraisal materials and equipment. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required Assumes responsibility for coordinating the dyslexia program throughout the district Effectively communicates state and district dyslexia policy and guidelines to teachers and staff Support Special Education Coordinators in the completion of 504s and ARDs Complete and facilitate 504s involving dyslexia Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Assist in planning state-of-the-art professional development Communication: Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. Effectively communicate with campus-based administrators, general education teachers, other school and district staff, parents, agencies and community members. Other: Maintain confidentiality. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job. Perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting). Perform any and all duties as assigned. Successfully advances district initiatives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise of Diagnostician intern or trainee Supervise and coordinate contracted evaluation services Note: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Salary : $60,000

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