Educational Diagnostician

**JOB TITLE: DIAGNOSTICIAN **
On-site - Full-time - Pay Grade: AP5-11 month
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Specialized Learning
Department: Specialized Learning

ABOUT THE JOB

The Diagnostician implements the special education assessment process. Assesses the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provides diagnostic information and works cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Master’s Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate
Two years of teaching experience

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS - EXPERIENCE

A good candidate for Diagnostician will possess knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories; and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

The Diagnostician will receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process; select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations; collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people; conduct classroom observation and personal interviews; and 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.

The Diagnostician will provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities; assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP; consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data; and consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.

The Diagnostician will 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 board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services; comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations; and participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

The Diagnostician will maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors; and effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Use of the equipment may be required: Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

The job may require mental/physical demands and consideration of environmental factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying; and may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

This job is expected to be mostly on-site but comes with the possibility to work remotely (from home) a few days per week as determined by your supervisor. Employees who work remotely are expected to follow policies (attendance, social media, confidentiality, data protection, code of conduct) in addition to protecting passwords and following data encryption protection standards and settings while working remotely as expected at the worksite

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

All MISD employees are expected to maintain confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.