Job Title: Special Education Diagnostician

Reports to: Executive Director, Special Populations

Dept.: Special Populations Services

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Grade: AP2

Calendar:  197

Primary Purpose:

Implement evaluation duties for assigned campus(es) that will result in provision of services in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Certification from TEA

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum 2 years teaching experience (special education preferred)
• 1 year preferred diagnostician experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Obtain data reports in order to maintain schedule for timely completion of re-evaluations.

• Plan evaluation schedule to optimize time in order to meet required timelines.

• Coordinate with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated evaluation within timelines.

• Collaborate and coordinate ARD/IEP schedule with campus staff.

• Manage schedule to inform the director when assistance is needed in meeting timelines.

• Maintain adequate supply of protocols, etc. and place order for materials in a timely manner.

• Assist other professionals as time permits.

• Communicate with building administrators regarding state assessment program.

• Report discrepancies in information from eligibility folders to the director of special populations or supervisor.

• Provide documentation of services to director as requested.

• Consult and coordinate with teachers to assist in intervention strategies and techniques.

• Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques as a part of the multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students with disabilities.

• Demonstrates high degree of knowledge, understanding and skill with respect to the evaluation process.

• Recommend instructional techniques and materials to meet individual needs.

• Write compliant evaluation reports documenting State and Federal requirements.

• Provide training on the campus as requested by the Principal or Director.

• Train and assist teachers in doing criterion-referenced testing as needed.

• Demonstrate a high degree of knowledge regarding special education compliance requirements.

• Seek professional growth and training in areas needing improvement.

• Communicate with appropriate school personnel regarding evaluation results and strategies.

• Communicate with the parent (and student when appropriate) regarding evaluation results and strategies.

• Constructively interprets school services and guidelines when appropriate.

• Coordinates and collaborates with school professionals to benefit students.

• Displays sensitivity to the concerns of staff members and colleagues.

• Works cooperatively and constructively with other departments, staff and parents.

• Provides consultative assistance to teachers upon request (including strategies, assist with IEP goals/objectives, etc.) and provides follow-up as needed.

• Maintains confidentiality of student records.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and  lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel; work must be performed on-site.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned Executive Director, Special Populations

This job description describes 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.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against  an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza, color, religión, sexo, nacionalidad, edad, incapacidad, estatus militar, información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además, el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contratación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones, experiencia y habilidades del candidato.