Diagnostician

TITLE:           Diagnostician
 
Qualifications:   Education:
                                    Master’s Degree and a valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate
Reports to:   Special Education Director
Job Goal:                 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.
Pay Grade:    Teachers
FLSA:              Exempt
 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 

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• 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 and cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
• Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
• 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.

 
Consultation:
 

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

 
Program Management:
 

• 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 assessment program and make changes based on the 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.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

 
 
 
 
 Communication:

•  Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

•  Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

         
  Supervisory Responsibilities: None
 
 
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
 
Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals 
Posture:  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:  Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:  Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:  May work prolonged or irregular hour; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands:   Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress