Bilingual Educational Diagnostician for IEP Success

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual stipend

Job summary

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician to assess student needs and determine eligibility under TEA guidelines. You will collaborate with staff to develop IEPs and participate in ARD committee activities, ensuring compliance with district procedures and state regulations.

The role requires strong bilingual assessment skills, knowledge of PK-12 curriculum, and effective communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and TEA certification as an educational diagnostician.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Evidence of past bilingual assessments and/or bilingual certification in educational assessment.
• ESL/Bilingual certification preferred.
• Ability to administer and interpret intelligence and achievement tests in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of ARD/IEP processes and district procedures.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education rules and timelines.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide MTSS-based consultative support to staff and offer strategies for students in general education.
• Administer approved achievement and intelligence measures per district procedures.
• Complete oral language proficiency assessments when needed.
• Prepare evaluation reports using district formats and ARD-IEP participation to determine placements.
• Consult with staff on IEP implementation, accommodations, and instructional modifications.
• Manage caseload and ensure evaluations and ARD/IEP timelines are met.
• Assist in development and evaluation of district special education programs.
• Meet with parents to discuss background information and test results.
• Lead staff development on special education policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual assessments

IEP development

Special education knowledge

Curriculum PK-12

Strong communication

Tech skills

Education

Master's degree

TEA certification as educational diagnostician

Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Bilingual assessments evidence / bilingual certification

ESL/Bilingual certification preferred

Job description

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Bilingual (Spanish) Educational Diagnostician to assess student needs and determine eligibility under TEA guidelines. You will collaborate with staff to develop IEPs and participate in ARD committee activities, ensuring compliance with district procedures and state regulations.

The role requires strong bilingual assessment skills, knowledge of PK-12 curriculum, and effective communication with parents and staff.