2026-2027 Educational Diagnostician

Hempstead Elementary in Hempstead, Texas is seeking an Educational Diagnostician.

Responsibilities of this position:

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Applies knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place, including the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students
• Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective services that reduce barriers to and support learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of school psychology and integrates evidence-based practices and research findings into services for students

• Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession
• Demonstrates mastery of and expertise in assessment

• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership
• Develops and implements services related to student needs, learning, and progress towards goals
• Engages students as individuals with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting services for the benefit of students
• Ensures that students are supervised at all times
• Establishes and communicates high expectations and use strategies to support the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving skills, and self-advocacy
• Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students
• Fosters a safe, accessible, and predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers
• Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs
• Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Maintains accurate records
• Manages materials and supplies
• Models and promotes effective communication
• Models appropriate conduct at all times
• Plans and delivers effective services in an environment that facilitates learning for students
• Provides services aligned with state and federal laws, local policies and procedures, the organized plan of instruction, and the individual needs of students

• Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations
• Responds to a complex, dynamic environment
• Supports and establishes safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for a diverse population of students
• Understands and responds to diversity within the home, school, and community
• Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning
• Uses effective conflict resolution
• Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning
• Utilizes formal and informal assessments to inform planning and service delivery
• Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students

• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000