2026-2027 SY - Educational Diagnostician (multiple positions available) - EDC/SES

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 63,814 - 89,388; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking an Educational Diagnostician to serve as a case manager for students, determining the most appropriate educational environment to meet individual needs.

Position requires a master's degree and NMPED licensure for Educational Diagnostician. The role includes responsibilities across IEP processes, testing, and collaboration with parents and school staff.

Qualifications

• A master's degree is required.
• NMPED Licensure for Educational Diagnostician.

Responsibilities

• Promote an environment conducive to productive performance.
• Plan for and manage resources including personnel, finances, facilities, program and time.
• Communicate accurately and effectively.
• Use supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the district’s program.
• Demonstrate leadership and comply with policies and regulations.
• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acquire permission to test, administer tests, interpret results, and explain rights to parents before testing and placement.
• Explain program levels, services available, and make recommendations to help the student reach learning potential.
• Be available to meet with parents, staff, or administration.
• Ability to drive between schools and participate effectively in the IEP process.

Education

Master's degree

NMPED Licensure

Job description

Title: Educational Diagnostician (Multiple positions available)

Classification: Ancillary

Location: EDC/Services for Exceptional Students

Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day 37.5 hours per week

Contract Length: 203 days

Salary: Level I = $63,814 - $63,860

Level II = $76,579 - $76,625

Level III = $89,341 - $89,388

Supervisor: Director of EDC/SES

General Job Description: To serve as a case manager for students in order to identify the most appropriate educational environment available to meet the student's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Promote an environment/climate conducive to productive performance.
• Plan for and manage the resources for which he/she is responsible, including personnel, finances, facilities
• program and time.
• Communicate accurately and effectively.
• Use supervision, staff development, and performance evaluation to improve the program of the district.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Comply with all school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Acquire permission to test. Administer appropriate test. Interpret the results of each instrument
• administered in terms that can be understood.
• Explain rights to parents before testing and placement.
• Knowledge and understanding about each criteria requirements for each exceptionality.
• Knowledge and understanding about New Mexico standard for Special Education.
• Explain program levels, services available for the student, and make recommendations that will help the
• student reach his learning potential.
• Be available to meet with parents, staff, or administration.
• Ability to drive from school to school.
• Ability to participate effectively in the IEP process.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities Attend workshops and in-service, to stay abreast of changes in standards, assessment strategies, and research findings.

• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.
• Complete SafeSchools Training as directed by the district.

Qualifications

• A master's degree.
• NMPED Licensure for Educational Diagnostician.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the job and access the environment for which you are hired. The following may be required: Sitting, standing, lifting, moving about the room or school, carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, kneeling, prolonged typing, physical ability to type on a keyboard terminal, and moving light furniture.

Equipment/Technology Handled: Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. After hour work may be required.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work calendar established yearly by the district.

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

All applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluations of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.