Diagnostician

Sylvania; Fredericksburg, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join a multidisciplinary team serving students with special needs. You will participate in referral, assessment, and ARD/IEP processes to develop and monitor effective student plans.

Responsibilities include conducting observations, gathering family data, and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and related service professionals to implement appropriate supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• TEA certification in Special Education required.
• Knowledge of referral, appraisal and ARD/IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive referral information from regular education regarding a child who may need special education intervention.
• Obtain parental permission to conduct additional assessment as necessary.
• Perform classroom observation to gather data on social, emotional, and academic behaviors.
• Gather family information pertinent to the child’s functioning.
• Conduct interviews with students to gather sociological, behavioral and language data.
• Provide consultation to teachers to assist in developing IEP for eligible students.
• Recommend regular classroom modifications.
• Consult with related service professionals to gather and share data.
• Consult with administrators, counselors, teachers and nurses from gathered information.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to share evaluation findings prior to ARD committee meetings.
• Attend ARD meetings as a representative from appraisal.
• Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and professionals.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Present information clearly and accurately to parents.
• Communicate with parents about child’s special needs and available services.
• Coordinate with community service providers as needed.

Skills

Special education referral

ARD/IEP process

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

TEA certified as Special Education Teacher

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Be an active member of multidisciplinary team which assesses and serves students who have special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree

TEA certified as Special Education Teacher

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of special education referral, appraisal and ARD/IEP process

Minimum Experience:

3Years teaching experience as required for TEA certification

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional

• 1. Receive referral information from regular education regarding a child with learning or behavioral problems who may need special education intervention.
• 2. Obtain parental permission to conduct additional assessment as necessary.
• 3. Perform classroom observation to gather data on social, emotional, and academic behaviors as needed.
• 4. Gather family information pertinent to the child's functioning.
• 5. Conduct interviews with students to gather sociological data, behavioral information and language proficiency.

School Growth

• 6. Provide consultation with teachers to assist in the development of the IEP for eligible students.
• 7. Recommend regular classroom modifications.
• 8. Provide consultations with related service professionals to gather and share data.
• 9. Provide consultation with administrators, counselors, teachers and nurse from data gathered and information shared.
• 10. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with school personnel to share findings of evaluations prior to the Admission/Review/Dismissal (ARD)
• Committee meeting.
• 11. Participate as representative from appraisal in ARD meeting.
• 12. Assess and respond to needs related to job responsibilities.

Communication

• 13. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and professionals.
• 14. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• 15. Use acceptable communication skills to present information, accurately and clearly.
• 16. Communicate with parents regarding child's special needs and services available.
• 17. Communicate with community service provider as needed: medical professionals, Early Childhood Intervention, Mental Health Mental Retardation, Dept. of Human Resources, HeadStart, Social Security, Texas Dept. of Health, Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Texas Employment Commission, Juvenile Probation Office, Texas Youth Commission, Commission for the Blind, Regional Program for the Deaf, service organizations.

Professional Growth & Development

• 18. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• 19. Maintain all licensure and certification requirement needed.
• 20. Participate in district staff development.
• 21. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

PolicyImplementation

• 22. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district and school special education regulations.
• 23. Complete and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required.
• 24. Attend and participate in support staff meetings as required.

Other

• 25. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Work days: 195

FISDpays $365 a month towards TRS Health Insurance

You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis St, 830-997-9551)