Educational Diagnostician - 2025-2026

Primary Purpose:             

Implement the special education appraisal process. Assess the intellectual, vocational functioning, educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide consultation and diagnostic information while working cooperatively with instructional personnel, parents, administration and other support personnel to provide the most appropriate 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

                 Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years of teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Domain I – Professional skills

1. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility and develop the written summary report within timelines for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency guidelines.
2. Schedule the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to review interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and assist in the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures with teachers, parents, support personnel and community agencies within the state timelines.
3. Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
4. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
5. Ensure that eligible student’s reevaluation is assessed using the appropriate instruments, compiled within the stated time line and in accordance with criteria set forth by Texas State Board of Education.
6. Ensure that each eligible student’s annual ARD is held within the appropriate time frame.
7. Ensure that a review of previous IEP is made to determine student progress.

Domain II – Staff relationships

1. Make recommendations for purchase of appraisal materials.
2. Maintain documentation of students served and services provided by submitting accurate information for eligibility folder within timelines.
3. Assume responsibility for specific task as assigned and approved by the Executive Director of Special Education.
4. Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEP.
5. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
6. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
7. Represent the department in professional, cooperative, courteous, positive manner and maintain an effective relationship with supervisors.
8. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding confidential information in a professional manner.

Domain III – Knowledge of special education regulations

1. Attend district meetings as designated.
2. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
3. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
4. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Domain IV – Professional Growth

1. Continue professional growth and responsibility by keeping current of legal requirements, State and Local policies, and current diagnostic procedures.
2. Attend state and local professional development conferences or workshops as assigned.
3. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification referral process, teacher diagnostics, confidentiality of records and assignments made by the Executive Director of Special Eduction for understanding students with disabilities.
4. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Other:

1. Perform the duties that are appropriate for a person funded under the ___________________________________ federal program.
2. Other SHARS duties as assigned
3. Provide Personal Care services as identified in applicable student’s IEP

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

                 Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying.