Lead Appraisal

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
• Certification as an Educational Diagnostician or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology;
• Certification in an area of Special Education preferred;
• Minimum four (4) years of successful experience serving as a diagnostician (or equivalent);
• Demonstrated skill in leading and motivating others.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 205 days

Salary

IA-3: $70,387

Essential Functions

• Has extensive knowledge of and can perform all duties of a diagnostician.
• 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).
• Attend/facilitate ARDs as assigned.
• Test students as assigned.
• Plan and implement training on current legal issues, assessment practices, job role responsibilities, and technology.
• Provide consultation, support, and monitoring of diagnostician staff.
• Document all department procedures and guidelines for the Diagnostician Handbook and revise yearly.
• Plan and implement training of new clerical assistants for diagnostician/speech pathologists.
• Observe new diagnosticians in ARDs and in test administration.
• Plan and implement presentations for professional development days, department staff meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
• Attend local and state-level training opportunities and professional conferences.
• Assist with end-of-year checkout procedures for diagnosticians.
• Collect data for state reports as assigned (State Performance Plan).
• Monitor and audit data for October Count.
• 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 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.