Lead Appraisal

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
2. Certification as an Educational Diagnostician or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology;

3. Certification in an area of Special Education preferred;
4. Minimum four (4) years of successful experience serving as a diagnostician (or equivalent);
5. Demonstrated skill in leading and motivating others.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 205 days

SALARY:

IA-3: $70,387

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Has extensive knowledge of and can perform all duties of a diagnostician.
2. Provide all training for new diagnosticians (including about 17 meetings during the year, 4 full days at the beginning of the school year, and ongoing visits, consultation, and monitoring).
3. Attend/facilitate ARDs as assigned.
4. Test students as assigned.
5. Plan and implement training on current legal issues, assessment practices, job role responsibilities, and technology.
6. Provide consultation, support, and monitoring of diagnostician staff.
7. Document all department procedures and guidelines for the Diagnostician Handbook and revise yearly.
8. Plan and implement training of new clerical assistants for diagnostician/speech pathologists.
9. Observe new diagnosticians in ARDs and in test administration.
10. Plan and implement presentations for professional development days, department staff meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
11. Attend local and state-level training opportunities and professional conferences.
12. Assist with end-of-year checkout procedures for diagnosticians.
13. Collect data for state reports as assigned (State Performance Plan).
14. Monitor and audit data for October Count.
15. Other duties as assigned.
16. 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 a 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

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Human Resources

281.897.4050

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.