Educational Diagnostician, 2025-26

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POSITION PROPERTIES

PURPOSE

As key members of evaluation teams, educational diagnosticians are responsible for ensuring child find obligations are met within the department of special services. Educational diagnosticians have expertise in conducting academic assessments and experience effectively educating students with disabilities.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• As part of a multidisciplinary team, conduct high-quality assessments and observations to assist with the identification of students with disabilities.
• Actively participate in decision making during eligibility meetings and communicate assessment results clearly.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records.
• Assist colleagues with planning initial IEPs.
• Effectively consult and collaborate with others.
• Share expertise in teaching to promote student achievement while serving on student assistance teams and post-evaluation planning.
• Participate in professional growth activities and demonstrate a sense of professional responsibility.
• Incorporate the vision and goals of the special services department into practice.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the school district.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public Schools. 

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the district are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:  Coordinator of Psychological Services

Supervises:   None

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:  Master’s degree in education or related field; Missouri teaching certificate in special education; previous experience serving and evaluating students with disabilities; successful coursework in the area of tests and measurement.

Preferred:  Five years teaching experience.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

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, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Language:  Read, analyze, and interpret testing information and special education data; create documentation related to educational assessment; communicate data and analysis to teachers, building administrators, parents, and students; communicate with and assist students in need of special education and/or testing services.

Computation:  Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and analyze data for instruction; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning:  Draw reasoned conclusions and make professional recommendations supported by data and research; demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior.

Other Skills/Abilities:  Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Technology:  Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; use district software to find student information and generate tests and reports.

Physical Demands:  Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity in operating office equipment; staff assigned to more than one school building will need to travel to and from their assigned schools as needed. 

Attendance:  Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Sensory Requirements:  The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.

Conditions/Environment:  Work is performed in a typical school environment, which can at times be noisy and chaotic.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $43,000 - $65,188