What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Diagnostician position at Kilgore Independent School District?
Job Title: Educational Diagnostician
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional
Supervisor: Director of Special Education
Pay Grade: Administrator/Professional
Campus: Administration
Revised: March 2025
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
Ability to utilize technology and information resources
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
- Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
Program Management
- Participate 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 reports, records, and other documents required.
Other
- Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
- Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
- Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Equipment Used:
Computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, telephone, miscellaneous adaptive equipment
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress; Work with frequent interruptions; Ability to read and communicate effectively (verbal and written); Interpret policy, procedures, and data; Occasional lifting and carrying moderate weight; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, moving of student desks, media equipment, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. Exposure to biological/chemical hazards and communicable diseases; Occasional district-wide travel; Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
(Employees with disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
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. All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
