Lead Diagnostician

Education/Certification:

Required:

• Master's Degree
• Certification as an Educational Diagnostician

Experience:

Required:

• Three (3) years of experience as an Ed Diag in a public school setting

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well with students, teachers, colleagues, and supervisory personnel and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting
• Maintain updated professional knowledge of special education legal guidelines, current best practices in intervention and ethical practices
• Plan and provide new staff training series at the beginning of each school year

Technology Proficiency: Level 2 - Proficient (in):

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Function:

The Lead Diagnostician assists with the individual comprehensive educational assessment of children referred for learning and/or behavior problems, with particular emphasis on recommendations for efficient approaches to learning tasks, behavioral strategies, and remediation. Provide assistance to campuses and parents/guardians regarding administrative and instructional issues necessary to maintain an appropriate educational program for students. The Lead Diagnostician will ensure compliance with IDEA and district policies while providing technical expertise and support to assessment staff, enhancing the quality of efficiency of special education services. 

The Lead Diagnostician assists the Coordinator for Child Find Services plan, develop, and implement professional training relevant to assessment staff as well as provide training for District staff in areas of positive behavior strategies and instructional interventions. Will act as liaison between campus and the Department of Special Education. As a member of this team, the Lead Diagnostician will provide direct support to student, school staff, and assessment team. Assists the Coordinator for Child Find Services with direct support for assessment staff including coordinating coverage for campuses when needed.

Reports To:

Coordinator for Child Find Services

Responsibilities:

Instructional Management

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of federal/state/local regulations, rules, policies, and procedures regarding special education
• Administers and interprets psycho-educational evaluations
• Prepares comprehensive written reports relating test results to the educational setting
• Integrates behavioral data into classroom management strategy recommendation
• Integrates material/instructional resource data into classroom strategy recommendation
• ensure that assessments and reports are completed in a timely and efficient manner and monitors compliance
• Utilizes knowledge of reading and math curriculum and a wide variety of materials and strategies to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Formal supervision of staff with practicum or mentee status
• Responsible for all Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings except those assigned to secondary chairpersons or ARD facilitator
• Organize cluster leaders to supervise diagnosticians and school psychologists
• Consult with assessment staff to support the implementation of best practices across campuses
• Oversees coverage for campuses without assessment staff support due to staff shortages or short term leaves
• Recommends effective classroom strategies and techniques to improve instruction

School/Organization Climate

• Establishes good working rapport with local school staff
• Promotes high expectations regarding improvement of instruction
• Promotes use of positive behavioral strategies in classrooms
• Facilities conflict resolution through the use of effective communication skills

School/Organization Improvement

• Participates in consultation meetings and on committees designed to enhance Department/District direction possibly during extended-workday hours
• Develop and provide professional development to Assessment and District staff

Student Management

• Consults with local school staff in regard to individual student difficulties
• Conducts parent/guardian conferences for interpretation of test data/discussion of recommendations

School Community Relations

• Pursues communication with non-school agencies/professionals to enhance community relationships and child find obligation
• Serves as liaison with outside agencies/professionals to enhance transitional services

Professional Growth and Development

• Assumes personal responsibility for continuing professional growth/employee development including those areas the Lead Diagnostician is considered expert and requires additional training
• Accepts and analyzes constructive criticism in a professional manner
• Provides constructive criticism in a professional manner

Miscellaneous

• Shares multidisciplinary team assessment responsibilities effectively
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and prioritize activities effectively
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of federal/state/local appraisal guidelines
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Psychological Services Support

• Takes a primary role in training and supporting new assessment staff, including supervising diagnosticians, practicum students
• Assists the Coordinator for Child Find Services with professional development as well as indirect and direct support assessment and special education staff such as; assessing Department  needs, providing assistance in areas the Lead LSSP is considered expert (including legal proceedings), and attending Vertical Learning Community, Psychological Services, Psychological Services Leadership, and Special Education Team meetings.
• Develop and provide training to District staff regarding methods, strategies, and specific interventions for behaviorally challenged students

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical Demands and Environment Factors

• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a special education setting; frequently involving sensitive assessment and placement issues
• Frequent district-wide and travel; transporting of test kits and materials to test sites

Terms of Employment:

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The pay grade, pay code, and work year listed are intended to be informational and not contractual in nature.

Job Description Revised March 27, 2026 


Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required. 
All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date. 
For assistance contact:
Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581
Teacher Applicant Specialist
Heather.Ybarbo@ccisd.us
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary: ADMN/204: Salary range is $284.34 to $413.42 daily (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days: 220