Educational Diagnostician - Lower Rio Grande Valley GP (26-27)

About the role

IDEA Public Schools works to ensure the success of all students and to address any barriers which may impact students from achieving incredible academic and social outcomes. This is a full-time on-site position located in the Lower RGV. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. The Educational Diagnostician may be expected to travel between assigned campuses.

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 (VI, AI, APE, PT) to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
• Establishes Critical Student Instruction groups and ensures instruction is executed with fidelity at campuses.
• Provides support to 504 campus coordinators with manifestation determinations.
• Provides support to 504 campus coordinator with 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 multidisciplinary evaluations (Full and Individual Evaluations) for all Non-Speech only, Non-Autism, and Non-Emotional Disturbance students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 13 eligibility categories).
• Adheres to the 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 TIERS 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 an accredited college or university.
• Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate (required).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time without leaving the work area.
• Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas.
• Ability to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including times of excessive