Lead Diagnostician

Primary Purpose:
Provide leadership, coordination, and support for Special Education Department. Ensure district policies and procedures are
carried out, and align with state and federal regulations. Provide professional development to district assessment staff. 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:
Five years’ experience as an Educational Diagnostician

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment
1.   Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services
according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
2.   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.
3.   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

4.   Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding
students with disabilities.
5.   Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

Program Management
6.   Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
7.   Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
8.   Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
9.   Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply
with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Leadership
10.  Coordinate and manage in-home/parent training for the district
11.  Assist Director of Special Student Services with coordination and procedure for TEA audits (Desk Review, Cyclical Review)
12.  Assist in establishing department objectives, and oversee the plan for the implementation and evaluation of these
objectives.
13.  Participate in implementation of identified areas of targeted improvement needs, as determined at the federal, state and
local level.

14.  Conduct department meetings, and attend relevant school district and professional meetings as assigned by supervisor.
15.  Recommend necessary materials to the Director of Special Student Services and distribute these materials to the
department.
16.  Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of the department assessment materials.
17.  Provide specialized training to district and department personnel, as assigned.
18.  Assist the Director of Special Student Services in developing, interpreting and implementing policies and procedures for
assessment staff.
19.  Remain informed on educational innovations and trends related to assignment.
20.  Monitor and assure compliance with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, local
school board policy, and district and department guidelines.
21.  Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Other
22.  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors,
Maintain emotional control under stress.
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 non-ambulatory 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

Salary : $69,589