Rio Rancho Public Schools is Hiring an Educational Diagnostician Near Rio Rancho, NM
This job posting is for the 2024-2025 School Year RRPS Special Services Department 190-day contract Minimum Qualifications : Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to Educational Diagnostician Skills/Aptitudes: Effective organizational and planning abilities; Professional written and oral communication skills; Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, parents, staff, and school matters; Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and other professionals Essential Job Responsibilities:
Provides individual educational evaluations for students referred through the MDT;
utilizes a variety of instruments to assess the educational and intellectual factors influencing learning processes;
schedules time appropriately to provide adequate service to the school(s); provides a written report reflecting the results for educational placement and instructional strategies;
serves as a member of the IEP committee as needed;
consults with parents in gathering data for and interpreting results of evaluation and in making recommendations for educational placement and instructional strategies;
establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff and administration;
gather, maintain, and submit accurate, complete records as required;
receive and maintain assessment materials and supplies as provided by the District;
maintain continuous record of students evaluated;
use and cooperate with support services offered by the District to aid the evaluation process;
develop and maintain an environment conducive to valid assessment procedures when testing;
take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
maintain a professional relationship with colleagues;
uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy;
be punctual in meeting all school schedules;
maintain and improve professional competence as required by District and state;
demonstrate knowledge of essential subject matter related to student assessment and special education instruction;
demonstrate effective use of oral and written expression;
attend and participate in Department staff meetings, in-services, and other meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Application Procedure: Applicant must attach:
Copy of Professional License (if you are not currently licensed, please attach a letter stating where you are in the licensure process).
Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university
An Equal Opportunity Employer https://www.rrps.net/page/benefits-salary-information