Educational Diagnostician

EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Educational Diagnostician

QUALIFICATIONS: Special Education Teaching License

Minimum of one year teaching experience

Knowledge in RTI

Experience in conducting evaluations & report writing

Experience in coordinating case conferences

Ability to effectively communicate; skills to facilitate IEP

Knowledge in current legislation, regulations, & assessment tools

Experience in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments

Skills in teaching techniques, behavior management

Experience in DIBELS

Knowledge in Autism Spectrum Disorder

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Director's Administrative Designee

JOB GOAL: To ensure educational services and programs are in place for all students with disabilities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. PARTICIPATION IN GEI / RTI PROCESS: Participate in school general education initiative / response to intervention process.

2. REFERRAL PROCESS: Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified student impairments.

3. EVALUATION: Conduct careful and efficient academic and behavioral evaluations. Be an ongoing member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams.

4. REPORT WRITING: Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative records. Complete required documentation, paperwork, and reports in a thorough and timely manner. Prepare written reports of evaluations within time guidelines as mandated by Article 7. Interpret relevant functional, academic and behavioral assessment data that is user-friendly and intervention and results oriented.

5. PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Interpret results of testing in relation to the student's education placement and programming to stakeholders. Recommend educational placements, accommodations, and instructional strategies based on assessment data.

6. CASE CONFERENCES: Coordinate and participate in case conferences to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education programs and services.

7. ELIGIBILITY: Ensure that all legal and procedural details have been followed when considering eligibility for special education programs.

8. GOAL WRITING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for creation of appropriate measurable goals.

9. CONSULTATION: Consult and collaborate with educators, parents, students, administrators and other professionals or agencies to improve student outcomes.

10. PROGRESS MONITORING: Provide support, instruction, and technical assistance to educators and administration for ongoing monitoring of progress.

11. SERVICE DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT: Use data outcomes from evaluations and progress monitoring to implement evidence-based plans at an individual, group, or systems level.

12. RESOURCE TO OTHERS: Assist in planning and conducting in-service programs and workshops for special education teachers, general education

teachers, program assistants, bus drivers, parents, and administrators.

13. PLANNING FOR DEPARTMENT: Work cooperatively with the other psychologists as it relates to planning and organizing psychological services.

14. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in regular and on-going professional development activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.

15. ETHICS: Report any and all violations of rules and/or regulations to Co-op Administration.

16. OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned by Director and/or Director's Administrative Designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with regular teacher contract; additional contract days may be added subject to Board approval.

EVALUATION: In accordance with Board policy by the Director or the Director's

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, LTD Insurance, Retirement, Sick & Personal days.