Part-Time Diagnostician/LSSP

Professional / Certified - Special Education - Educational Diagnostician

Job Number 0000758647

Start Date 08 / 06 / 2024

Open Date 06 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date

Job Title : Diagnostician

Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Professional

Reports to : Director of Special Education

Dept. / School : Special Education

Primary Purpose :

Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional 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

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience :

Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Assessment

• Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teachers(s), parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• 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

Program Management

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking

Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Building / Campus Various Campuses

Technology Literacy Keyboard, E-mail, Databases, Other

Additional Job Information

Salary is negotiable based on experience