What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Educational Diagnostician position at SPECIAL SERVICE DEPT?
Employment Term (days): 196
Pay Scale: Administrative - Instructional
Primary Purpose:
Implement the special education appraisal process.
Assess the intellectual, vocational functioning, educational, learning styles, and program needs of students attending their assigned campuses 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.
Qualification Guidelines:
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Master's degree in educational assessment or related field
Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
*Interested applicants not yet meeting the above requirements must provide proof of the following: -completion of a minimum of 30 graduate-level hours in the field of education or related field (including 6 hours in tests and measurements with at least 3 hours emphasizing individual testing), -completion of 6 hours related to teaching individuals with special needs, -ability to earn a master's degree in educational assessment or related field (as demonstrated by a Certification Deficiency Plan) as well as SBEC diagnostician certification within one calendar year, and -full eligibility for an emergency permit from TEA.
Experience:
Three years’ teaching experience
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Salary : $296 - $416