What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Specialist (Part-Time) position at Fort Bend ISD?
Job Overview
This position can be filled by an Educational Diagnostician or a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. The Specialist Diagnostic PT will be responsible for conducting thorough evaluations that determine a special education disability condition, an educational need for specialized instruction through special education, and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will attend and participate in ARD / IEP meetings. Maintain compliance with all federal / local timelines, individual records, state performance plan indicators 11 & 12, and discipline procedures. Additionally, if this role is filled by an LSSP, they will also develop, implement, and monitor the progress of appropriate related services for special education students, including instructional, direct, and indirect related services. They will draft relevant ARD / IEP paperwork including IEP goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, and supplements.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
- Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with Full Individual Evaluations
- Collaborate with campus, special education, and district staff to verify accuracy of PEIMS data in conjunction with IEP services
- Participate in ARD / IEP meetings as outlined in district special education handbook
- Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with counseling / behavior goals contained in the IEP (if LSSP)
- Provide related services in the form of counseling or direct / indirect psychological services, and / or instructional services in the form of social skills instruction to identified students within the special education population as determined by an IEP (if LSSP)
- Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments, Counseling, Behavior and Social Skills IEPs, IEPs, and Behavior Intervention Plans (if LSSP)
- Deliver short-term services for students such as crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and behavior consultation (if LSSP)
COMPLIANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE / CAMPUS SUPPORT
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory Responsibilities
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
