What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Diagnostician position at Jefferson Independent School District?
Jefferson Independent School District
Job Posting: Educational Diagnostician
Reports To: Director of Special Services
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Jefferson ISD Special Services
Salary: Commensurate with experience; in accordance with the Jefferson ISD salary
schedule.
Primary Purpose:
The Educational Diagnostician will be responsible for assessing the educational, learning,
and developmental needs of students to support appropriate educational programming.
This individual will collaborate with campus and district personnel and families, to determine student eligibility for special education services and to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) that promote student success.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
? Valid Texas certification as an Educational Diagnostician
? Valid Texas certification as a teacher
? Special education teaching experience preferred
Experience:
? Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience, preferably in special
education
? Demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive educational assessments
Responsibilities:
? Conduct individual student assessments in accordance with federal, state, and local
policies to determine special education eligibility.
? Prepare written evaluation reports and present findings to Admission, Review, and
Dismissal (ARD) Committees.
? Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the development and review of
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
? Provide consultation to teachers, administrators, and parents regarding instructional
strategies, accommodations, and modifications to support student success.
? Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluation processes and outcomes.
? Participate in ARD meetings and contribute expertise regarding student needs and
educational programming.
? Ensure compliance with IDEA and other applicable laws and regulations.
? Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current on best practices in
assessment and special education.
Application Procedures:
Contact: Michelle Morales
Special Services Director
Jefferson Independent School District
1600 Martin Luther King Drive
Jefferson, TX 75657
Email: mmorales@jeffersonisd.org
Phone: 903-665-2461
Application Deadline: Open until filled.