Diagnostician Educational 2026-2027

Job Overview

The Educational Diagnostician will be responsible for conducting thorough evaluations that determine a special education disability condition, an educational need for specialized instruction through special education, and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will coordinate ARD/IEP meetings and ensure the appropriate implementation of the individual education plan. Maintain compliance with all federal / local timelines, individual records, state performance plan indicators 11 & 12, and discipline procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with campus, special education, and district staff to verify accuracy of PEIMS data in conjunction with IEP services
• Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings as outlined in district special education handbook
• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Coordinate and conduct Full Individual Evaluations based upon current assessment best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies / procedures
• Interpret special education laws, local
• Compile and interpret students' evaluation results using multiple sources of data, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose special education disability conditions and to help assess eligibility / need for special services
• Comply with district policy, and individual evaluation results with campus staff and parents to plan individualized programs and make instructional recommendations that result in appropriate services for students with disabilities
• Support student services as outlined by the ARD committee
• Manage and maintain accurate individual special education records (e.g., ARD/IEP meetings, FIEs, parent/guardian communication, notifications, informed consent)
• Develop collaborative relationships with assessment personnel, families, educators, administrators, outside agencies, and related service personnel
• Serve as a resource to campus staff in ensuring appropriate implementation of all special education and related services

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree
• Valid Educational Diagnostician Certification
• Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment
• Minimum of 3 years of certified teaching certificate
• Proficient in Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms
• The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties
• May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress

Additional Information

• This position is funded by grant funds
• This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available
• Primary Location TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
• Work Locations TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
• Job Staff Organization DEPARTMENT
• Position Calendar 190AU1 School Year 2026-2027
• Salary Grade 103
• Unposting Date Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM