SpEd: Diagnostician (Bilingual Preferred) #1679

Job Title:         Diagnostician                               Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

                         (Bilingual Preferred)

Reports to:     Director of Special Education  Pay Grade:  Prof 3 (24/25: $70,883-$102,002)

                                                                                      (Commensurate with Years of Experience)

Dept./School: Special Education                      Date Revised:         4/18/97:11/1/11:07/01/21

Report Date:  July 2025                                       Days to Work:           197/10 Months

 In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process in TalentEd

 All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an

                                                       External Application        

Primary Purpose:

Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in educational assessment

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Bilingual Preferred

Experience:

Three years teaching experience

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment

Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.

Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services

  according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.

Collect and organize relevant assessment data from 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.

Consultation

Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of

  students with disabilities.

Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

Program Management

Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

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 and local campus routines and regulations.

Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Maintain confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

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.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100, Crosby, Texas 77532.

                                                                                  An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $70,883 - $102,002