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Job Title: Educational Diagnostician Start Date: August 5, 2019
Reports to: Director of Special Programs Pay Scale: CISD Scale (197 days)
Dept./School: Special Education/District-wide Position
Primary purpose: Assess children referred for special education services; maintain records on eligible special education students according to state and federal laws; and, collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school personnel in order to plan and implement individual programs that promote student learning.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment
- Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.
- Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
- Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
- Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
Consultation
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
- Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
- Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
Program Management
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Job Requirements
- Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
- Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience:
- Three years experience as a classroom teacher.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
- Master degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
For questions regarding the position or qualifications, please contact:
Karen Schasteen
Director of Special Programs
1000 Key Ave
Clifton, Texas 76634
karen.schasteen@cliftonisd.org
254-675-1889
Submit application and any supporting documents to: Karen Schasteen
Director of Special Programs
1000 Key Ave
Clifton, Texas 76634
karen.schasteen@cliftonisd.org
254-675-1889
Deadline to apply: May 24, 2019
