Educational Diagnostician General Applicant Pool - Permian Basin

About the role

The Educational Diagnostician supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals. They meet 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensure all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner. They work 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.

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.
• Fulfills critical student instruction groups and executes instruction 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 all non-Speech only students, non-Autism, and non-Emergency Disturbance students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 13 eligibility categories).
• Adheres to most up to date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards.
• Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations.
• Helps the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment. Ensures that campuses are employing a problem-solving model for students in TIERS II and TIER III.
• Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions.
• Aids the campus in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Provides guidance on academic and behavioral interventions in TIERS II and TIER III.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Education from 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 ensures compliance with Special Education legislation.
• Knowledge of dyslexia evaluations and College Board accommodations.
• Ability to conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans in Response to Intervention.
• Ability to guide campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions.

Benefits

• Compensation: Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $78,900 and $92,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
• Performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
• 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.
• Relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.