Diagnostician

Diagnostician

Primary Purpose:
Implement the special education appraisal process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program
needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work
cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with
disabilities.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s degree in educational assessment
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and
learning theories
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Three years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment
1. Receive student referrals and implement the appraisal process.
2. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special
education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
3. Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom
teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
4. Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
5. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with
interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual
Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.

Consultation

6. Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification
and understanding of students with disabilities.

7. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
8. Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment
data.
9. Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work
with students.

Program Management

10. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
11. Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
12. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes
based on findings.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
14. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and
local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education
services.
15. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
16. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Communication
17. Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
18. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned;
moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or
assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.