Educational Diagnostician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct special education evaluations (both formal and informal) to inform eligibility, service, and programming decisions.
• Complete evaluations in a timely manner.
• Utilize knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability, diversity in development and learning, as well as research and program evaluation to assist staff with effective decision-making regarding needs.
• Utilize knowledge of school-wide practices to promote learning as well as consultation and collaboration to assist staff in creating and maintaining effective learning environments.
• Assists with the development and/or delivery of staff professional development to support district-wide assessment practices.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents, families, community agencies, and providers.
• Exhibit minimum competencies expected in any employment situation (attendance, punctuality, respect, policies & procedures); adhere to ethical standards, grow professionally, and participate as active stakeholders across school environments.
• Applies evaluation data and findings to intervention, instruction, programming, and services through written reports, intervention plans, and meetings/conferences with parents and/or school staff.
• Interventions & Instructional Support to Develop Academic, Social, and Life Skills – utilize knowledge of intervention and instructional support, mental health, prevention, and response to assist with the development and delivery of services to improve learning and outcomes.
• Contribute to intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.
• Contribute to crisis response and intervention practices.
• Develop and sustain professional involvement and leadership to ensure the continued learning and effective school psychological services to schools, families, and students.
• Sought professional growth and learning opportunities to advance own knowledge and skill.
• Sought opportunities to provide professional learning sessions for colleagues and school staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and TEA Certification as a Educational Diagnostician.
• Experience Bilingualism (English-Spanish) preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience preferred.