Educational Diagnostician General Applicant Pool - Lower Rio Grande Valley

About the role

The Educational Diagnostician works with the Special Programs team, regional leaders, campus leaders, parents, and Special Education and General Education teachers in an effort to maximize student outcomes. The role involves assessing students, developing IEP goals, conducting evaluations, and providing support to ensure compliance with Special Education legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Meets 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensures all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
• Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and instructional service personnel to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate records and services according to correct procedures.
• Establishes and executes critical student instruction groups with fidelity at campuses.
• Supports 504 campus coordinators with manifestation determinations, 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound, and Manifestation Determination.
• Conducts dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
• Guides campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
• Conducts full and individual evaluations for non-Speech only students, non-Autism, and non-Emergency Disturbance students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories.
• Adheres to the latest evaluation tools and standards as stipulated by the American Psychological Association.
• Helps campuses conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Aids campuses in completing academic and behavioral interventions in TIER II and TIER III.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Education from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a campus Educational Diagnostician preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
• Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally).
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold.

Skills

• Knowledge of assessment and eligibility for Special Education.
• Understanding of state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education.
• Compliance with Special Education legislation.
• Problem-solving skills in academic and behavioral interventions.
• Ability to conduct evaluations and provide guidance on interventions.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits include salaries ranging from $70,500 to $82,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications, and in alignment with internal equity. Performance pay is also available based on organizational performance and goal attainment. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.