What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 Educational Diagnostician position at Cabarrus County School District?
Title: Educational Diagnostician
Department: Student Services
Reports To: Psychological Services Coordinator
Job Summary: This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive educational evaluations of students with suspected learning disabilities, developmental delays, and/or other educational needs.?The Educational Diagnostician will collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of students.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts formal and informal educational evaluations to assess students' academic functioning, learning styles, and educational needs.
- Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized assessments.
- Observes students in various classroom settings to gather data about their learning behaviors and challenges.?
- Collaborates with IEP teams to develop and revise IEPs, including setting goals, identifying appropriate instructional strategies, and determining necessary supports.
- Provides consultation and support to teachers on instructional strategies and interventions for students with?various exceptionalities.
- Communicates effectively with parents, students, and school staff to share assessment findings and IEP recommendations.
- Maintains accurate and confidential student records.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
- Participates in professional development and training to maintain current knowledge of best practices in educational assessment and intervention.
Education Requirement:
- Master's degree in special education, psychology, or related field.
- NCDPI educator licensed required.
- Experience in working with students with disabilities and/or developmental delays.
- Strong knowledge of educational assessment procedures and special education law.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and individuals.
- Strong command of ECATS preferred.
Months of Employment:
- 10 month contract
Salary:
- Teacher with Master’s Salary based on NCDPI Salary Schedule plus CCS district supplement