Educational Diagnostician General Applicant Pool - Mid 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 records and services according to correct procedures.
• Critical Student Instruction groups are established and instruction is executed 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 most up-to-date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
• Helps campuses conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Aids the campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Provides guidance on 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 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).

Skills

Knowledge and skill in assessment, eligibility for Special Education, academic and behavioral interventions, state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensuring compliance with Special Education legislation.

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. A relocation stipend may be offered for this role.