What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Diagnostician position at Special Education Department?
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CONTRACT DAYS: 207
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, supervision certification preferred
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
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and current legal issues
Experience:
Three years of teaching experience; preferred two years diagnostician experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Assessment
1.Receive student referrals and implement the appraisal process within time guidelines.
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 teacher(s), principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.
4.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 guidelines.
Consultation
5.Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
6.Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
7.Consult parents, teachers, administration, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
8.Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students, parents, and administration.
9.Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program, materials, and equipment and make changes based on findings.
10.Demonstrate skill in management of eligibility folders, records, reports, and timelines.
11.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, Commissioner Rules, policies and procedures and local operational guidelines in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
12.Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
Communication
13.Maintain a positive relationship with supervisors.
14.Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
15.Handle stressful situations in an objective, controlled manner.
Professional Growth and Development
16.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
17.Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Code of Ethics.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As specified by administration
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.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
District Benefits:
Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/Blue Cross
Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
State Personal Leave Days
Local Sick Leave Days
Texas Teachers Retirement System
Salary : $290 - $418
