Diagnostician (7699)
3 weeks ago
Bastrop, United States
Bastrop Independent School District
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title
Diagnostician
Evaluation Type
Professional
Department
Special Programs & Services
Pay Grade
A3
FLSA
Exempt
Date Revised
May 20024
Supervisor
Director of Special Services & Programs
BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: 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.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.
- Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special
- Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s),
- Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment
district procedures.
- Maintain an Evaluation Log designed by the district.
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
- Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
- Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignments.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Master's degree in educational assessment
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS:
- 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
-
Diagnostician (7699)
1 month ago
Bastrop, United States Bastrop Independent School District Full time**JOB DESCRIPTION** *** *** Job Title *** **Diagnostician** *** - Evaluation Type *** **Professional** *** - Department *** **Special Programs & Services** *** *** Pay Grade *** **A3** *** - FLSA *** **Exempt** *** - Date Revised *** **May 20024** *** - Supervisor *** **Director of Special Services & Programs** *** *** **BASIC FUNCTION &...