SpEd Diagnostician- Certified

JOB DESCRIPTION Diagnostician

Employee Name: School Year:

Job Title: Diagnostician Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education Terms of Employment: 212

Dept./School: District-wide Date Revised: April 15, 2024

Funding: 100%, 162
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.

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment

1. Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.

1. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.

1. Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.

1. Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.

1. 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.

1. Complies, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.

1. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policies in the area of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Consultation

1. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.

1. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

1. Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

1. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students

Program Management

1. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.

1. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

1. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.

1. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

1. 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.

1. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

1. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication

1. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

1. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

1. Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.

1. Complies with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Develops needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

1. Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

School/Community Relations

1. Articulates the district's mission and goals in the area of assessment services to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.

1. Demonstrates awareness of school-community needs and initiates activities to meet those identifies needs.

1. Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

1. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned counseling aide(s) and/or clerical employee(s).

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.

I have received a copy of my job description.

Date

Signature

NOTE: The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Signature of Supervisor Date

Signature of Employee Date

Supervisor's comments:

(add page(s) as needed

---