What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Diagnostician, Pre-K, 11-month position at Polk County Public Schools?
Position Title:
Educational Diagnostician, Pre-K, 11-month
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Grade, if non-union:
Pay Grade, if union:
Teacher Salary Schedule
Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Teacher's Union
Our Mission:
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.
Custom Job Purpose:
The Educational Diagnostician participates on the Pre-K Assessment Team providing evaluations for children ages 0-5 years old with varying disabilities, works with parents, care givers, and community agencies, and interprets findings in relation to the child's total environment.
Essential Functions of this Job
Visits preschools, agencies, and homes, following referral, for purposes of data collection, review of information, observation, and informal diagnostic assessment.
Interviews parents for information concerning student's development, family and health history, and school background.
Works with families to identify their concerns, priorities, and resources.
As a member of the assessment team, administers diagnostic tests to students involving hearing and vision screening, standardized and informal tests to measure developmental levels and measures of strength and weaknesses of learning modalities.
Provides input in multi-disciplinary report, including recommendations and goals to be addressed.
May attend staffing meetings with parents, educational and agency personnel and tutors, and assist in development of Family Support Plan (FSP) and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Attends weekly case review meetings with Child Find personnel.
Provides programmatic recommendations to preschool and agency personnel.
Provides follow-up procedures to verify effectiveness of the educational plan.
Provides in-service training, as requested, for classroom teachers, including training teachers in the use of specific methods and materials.
Interprets the purpose and function of the Pre-K Assessment Team to the community and school personnel, on request.
Keeps abreast of new techniques of diagnosis and diagnostic procedures through attending workshops and conferences, completing approved component courses, taking college credit courses, and membership in professional organizations.
Prepares reports as required by the Pre-K Office.
Coordinates case management of referred children.
Non-Essential Functions of this Job
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.
Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements
Bachelor#s Degree in Education or other related field.
Ability and desire to work with teachers, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, Exceptional Student Education personnel, and administrators.
Ability to relate well with students and parents.
Work Context:
Requires some sitting, standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.
Physical Environment:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, near acuity, and field of vision.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.
Local Code:
10493
EEO5:
44
Approval Date:
Mon Jul 24 2023 23:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
Date Last Revised:
8/15/2023
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