What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Diagnostician District Office Posting 308 position at Los Angeles USD?
Job Description : Performs initial and ongoing evaluation and diagnosis with use of standardized tests, and customized measures and / or observation with family input to evaluate the children in areas of cognitive, academics, visual perceptual-motor skills, self-care, daily living skills, adaptive behavior, processing and developmental delays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Responsible for full independent comprehensive evaluation of children referred for initial evaluation and reevaluation of children with existing disabilities in accordance with federal and state timelines.
- In collaboration with the IEP / IFSP Committee, plans a program of services designed to establish / maintain appropriate progress and responses for children with disabilities and their parents.
- Responsible for involvement in program planning / review, in collaboration with appropriate staff and agencies, that results in improved and comprehensive services for children and the district.
- Conducts evaluation according to professional board standards and in compliance with the NM Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual.
- Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all professional standards of conduct and professional ethics.
- Collaborates with colleagues, other agencies, students and parents to determine successful positive intervention strategies and behavioral interventions that result in positive outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
- Adheres to district policies and procedures while on district campus.
- Completes all record keeping, documentation, evaluations and reports in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner.
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities determined in collaboration with the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
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License Status : Licensed / Contract
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary Schedule : Related Services Salary
