Diagnostician

Position Summary: To fulfill the mission of Legacy Christian Academy through the Legacy Learning Center, diagnostic evaluation, and admissions testing within a Biblical Worldview. Work with Senior Director of Student Services as well as admissions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With respect to Diagnostic Services for students, the Diagnostician will:

Play a crucial role in supporting student admissions and assessments. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting Admissions Testing: Administer standardized assessments for students in PK3 through 6th grade, including the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V), Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI), and the Bracken School Readiness Assessment, among other tests selected by the admissions committee.
• Engaging with Families: Greet prospective families with professionalism and kindness, ensuring a welcoming experience.

• Providing Informed Feedback: Offer insights on students and families to the admissions committee to support decision-making.

• Completing Deferred Assessments: Conduct admissions testing for students who were initially too young at the time of admission.
• Evaluating Diagnostic Tools: Potentially serve on a committee to assess and help identify a student’s learning difference. This may include, but is not limited to administering or evaluating the data from:
• Cognitive and Achievement Tests: WISC-V, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test III (WIAT-III), Test of Word Reading Efficiency, Fluency Portion of the Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test III, Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing-2 (C-TOPP-2).
• Behavioral and Attention Assessments: Behavior Assessment System-2 (BASC-2), Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test-2 (IVA CPT-2), Brown ADD Scales, Barsch Learning Style Inventory.
• Dyslexia and Learning Disability Screenings: Gray Oral Reading Test-5 (GORT-5), Woodcock Reading Mastery Test (WRMT), Test of Written Spelling (TWS), Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 (KBIT-2), OWLS-II Comprehensive Form A, Woodcock-Johnson IV Complete Battery Plus.

With respect to the Faculty and Staff, the Diagnostician will: 

• Counsels and assists teachers toward the goal of academic success for all students. 
• Informs and assists teachers in their role in training and educating students. 

With respect to the Senior Director of Student Services, the Diagnostician will: 

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Senior Director of Student Services 
• Meets with the Senior Director of Student Services regularly 
• Assists the Senior Director of Student Services with administrative responsibilities as needed 
• Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the Senior Director of Students Services 

CORE VALUES:  Legacy Christian Academy affirms these essential beliefs and strives to honor and uphold them in all aspects of school life.

• Pursuit of Truth.   We affirm “all truth is God’s truth” through a liberal arts education that fosters a love for learning and a desire for wisdom.  (John 8:32:  and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free)
• Primacy of Scripture.   We teach all subjects from a biblical worldview and we apply the truth and authority of biblical principles in all situations.  (2 Timothy 3:16-17:  All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.)
• Imago Dei.  We respect all people as individuals created in the image of God and we celebrate the diversity of gifts and callings. (Genesis 1:26:  Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.)
• Covenant relationships.  We build relationships that foster mutual support, respect, and a commitment to promote the welfare of others.  (Philippians 2:3-4: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others
•   We, as Christ-followers, are committed to a life of virtue and acting as agents in God’s plan of restoration.  (Matthew 16:24:  Then Jesus told his disciples, if anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.)
• Servant-leadership.   We provide opportunities to serve one another, our community, and our world.  (Matthew 20:26-28:  But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.)

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the competencies as noted in Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Student/Staff Support - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly and solicits feedback to improve support.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Special Education. Teaching certification and three or more years’ experience in independent schools, public schools, colleges, or universities.

Language Ability:

Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral expression; ability to relate effectively with trustees, school personnel, parents, students, and other school constituent groups and individuals Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of students and staff.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of school management software; and basic office software.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

            None

Expectations

• acknowledge Christ as Savior and support the school’s Core Values, Statement of Faith, Lifestyle Statement, and Moral Integrity Statement;
• be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions towards others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct (Luke 6:40).
• possess evidence of competence in area of instruction, or other adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator;
• have a working knowledge of and follow LCA’s Employee Handbook, Parent & Student Handbook.
• sign and live by the school’s Lifestyle Statement and Moral Integrity Statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry;
• maintain confidentiality in the operation of the classroom and the school;
• refrain from unwholesome talk, including profanity, slang (language widely used and accepted, but not appropriate for godliness) or jokes that may be offensive;
• place his/her school ministry ahead of other jobs or volunteer activities; and
• maintain a personal appearance that models cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics 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.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Employee will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

This Job Description does not alter the “at-will” nature of employment. All employees of LCA who are not employed under a one-year teacher contract or other term contract are employed “at will,” meaning that employment is not for any specific time and either the employee or LCA has the right to terminate the employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Nothing contained in this handbook or in any other materials or information distributed by LCA alters that at-will relationship. An employee’s status as an “at-will” employee may not be changed or altered in any way, except specifically in writing, signed by the Head of School.

I fully support the Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith and Morality Statement as written without mental reservations.