Department: Exceptional Children 

Job Title: Educational Diagnostician

Reports To: EC Director and Assigned School Psychologist

Term of Employment: 10 months

Current Purpose of the Position: The Educational Diagnostician will select and administer formal and informal assessments to assist a team in determining student eligibility for Exceptional Children Services according to federal and state regulations. The Educational Diagnostician will conduct appropriate educational assessments and provide information in determining a student’s strengths and challenges, which can be used in educational planning.

Education Required for the Position:  Licensed EC Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in special education from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and score screening instruments, standardized tests and criterion referenced instruments

• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), administrator, parents and outside resource personnel

• Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews as appropriate

• Analyze assessment results and data review and provide a report for review by parents and school staff as a component of the special education eligibility evaluation

• Provide input and recommendations on the development of the Individual Education Plans

• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team Meeting regarding the interpretation of assessment data and development of IEP for students according to district procedures

• Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students as required

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documents as required

• Communicate effectively with students and school staff

• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting educational assessments and communicating results in written reports

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong, self-directed time management skills and excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school psychologists and other team members in the assessment process

• Working knowledge of policies/requirements governing special education

• Knowledge of appropriate modifications and interventions related to instructional needs of students that are observed during assessments or as result of intervention team planning

• Knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level

• Ability to analyze learning situations and educational measurements and make recommendations for placement based on sound criteria