Diagnostician

Global Psychological provides full-service consulting, staffing, assessment, and program offerings that are customized to the unique needs of individuals, schools, and organizations. Our legacy of success comes from our in-house expertise, our commitment to collaboration with all stakeholders, and our comprehensive understanding of education at the individual, organizational, and system levels.

We seek to welcome a skilled and purpose-driven Diagnostician to our passionate team!

Why work with Global Psychological?

• By working outside of a single school or district, you can have a variety of perspectives and experiences alongside others in your profession, all while being free from tasks that district employees are typically required to do.
• We offer better overall compensation and benefits than typical school districts (including summer pay for our full-time salaried school staff).
• We provide guidance, supervision, and support to our whole team, and we will always advocate for you and your needs. We host professional development workshops and CEUs, and you can also check out any materials you need from our lending library.
• You’ll feel connected to both the Global Psychological community, as well as with the school you work in. You’ll have the opportunity to build working relationships (and even friendships) with your co-workers, especially if they are in multiple buildings. They will be your greatest resource!

Responsibilities

• Receives student referrals and structures and implements the assessment and evaluation process.
• Selects and administers formal and informal tools, evaluation methods and appraisal materials/equipment to determine student eligibility for special education services and an appropriate plan, according to federal and Indiana Education Agency regulations.
• Collects and interprets relevant data from a variety of sources, including but not limited to: student’s commulative folder, classroom observation, interviews of teachers, principals, support staff, parents and outside resource personnel.
• Prepares reports with recommendations according to state statutes, federal and Indiana Education Agency regulations.
• Participates in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students according to district procedures.
• Provides staff development training to assist team members in identifying and understanding students with disabilities and to effectively implement IEPs.
• Consults with teachers, administration and parents regarding the educational needs of students, interpretation of evaluation data and enhancing their work with students.
• Develops and coordinates a continuing evaluation of the appraisal program and makes changes for more efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compiles and maintains reports, records and other documents required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Educational Assessment
• Valid Michigan Educational Diagnostician Certificate required
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• 3 years of teaching required
• 3 years of experience as an educational diagnostician preferred in some settings
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred