What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN position at Pine Tree ISD?
Job Title: Diagnostician (IDEA-B)
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept./School: Special Education/Central Administration
Primary Purpose:
Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of
students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional
personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities. Funded by IDEA-B, with the primary
purpose of providing special education students and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare
them for further education, employment, and independent living.
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
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Two years teaching experience (Special Education preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment
1. Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
2. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special
education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
3. Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s),
principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
4. Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
5. Coordinate and 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
6. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and
understanding of students with disabilities.
7. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
8. Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
9. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with
students.
Program Management
10. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
11. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
12. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based
on findings.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
14. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local
board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
15. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
16. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Communication
17. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
18. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as
assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from
wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
