What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostician Liaison 2026-2027 position at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education from an accredited college or university;
- Minimum of 30 hours toward a Master's degree in education from an accredited college or university and will complete the Educational Diagnostician certification within the first school year of employment;
- Successfully completed two (2) of college or university major testing courses (Intellectual assessment and Achievement testing classes); and
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience (special education preferred).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days
SALARY:
$64,206 (IA-3) as approved by the Board of Trustees
Plus $2,000 stipend with certification
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs all duties related to the identification of students with disabilities.
- Completes all necessary documents for district processes regarding the provision of special education services.
- Follows district, state and federal regulations.
- Attends all Individual Education Plan meetings and completes accurate paperwork documenting the meetings.
- Coordinates the scheduling of staffings and IEP meetings.
- Meets all required timelines for assessment, Full and Individual Evaluations, reports, meetings, and documentation.
- Facilitates the coordinated efforts of evaluation personnel and services providers.
- Assumes responsibility to distribute appropriate IEP meeting information to various staff members, students and parents.
- Attends all required meetings and staff development.
- Under close supervision from a certified diagnostician, conducts assessment for identification of students with disabilities and prepares Full and Individual Evaluations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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: Frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Applications accepted year round
Applications will be reviewed
Not all applicants will be interviewed
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