Diagnostician

QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Illinois LBS1 Certificate or IL Certificate in the Specialty Area
• Working Knowledge of disabilities particularly in the Specialty Area
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the Specialty Area
• Knowledge in the area of diagnostics and program planning
• Where appropriate, ability to participate in physical management, and/or positioning of students weighing from approximately 50-200 pounds, with assistance when needed

 
PREFERRED:                      Educational Leadership Experience
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION:    
Assesses the educational programming needs of students for the purpose of determining special needs, modifications, adaptations and/or eligibility for ECHO services and placement; also assists principal with program development and maintaining good staff morale and monitoring program excellence.
                                   
EVALUATION:                   Conducted by program administrator in accordance with the Certified Collective Bargaining Agreement
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
                                                180 School Days, unless specified by Program Administration
                                               
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Reviews referral information and contacts appropriate personnel to obtain pertinent referral information.
• Evaluates students through observation, interview, formal and informal assessment.
• Schedules and participates in intake and other IEP meetings; as administrative designee when needed.
• Writes diagnostic reports and interprets assessment findings/recommendations at IEP meetings.
• Recommends adaptive materials, techniques and equipment to enhance students’ educational performance.
• Conducts inservices related to instructional programming as appropriate
• Maintains accurate records
• Consults/collaborates regularly with program staff regarding the instructional program and student performance
• Consults/collaborates with referring districts, agencies and other ECHO Programs
• Utilizes problem solving and conflict resolution techniques to support others in maintaining the objectives of the educational program.
• Maintains a current understanding of disabilities, including associated causes, effects on performance, resulting needs, and social/emotional implications
• Supports the ECHO program’s behavioral management program and participates in the de-escalation and physical restraint process as designated
• Attends necessary professional meetings, workshops, and/or classes to ensure continued growth and knowledge
• Supports the organization, management and implementation of the state assessments
• Inventories/maintains educational equipment, tools and curriculum materials and resources
• Exhibits ethical conduct
• Performs additional duties, as assigned by the Principal/designee for the Program.