Diagnostician

Special Services Office; Shepherd (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Independent School District's Special Services Office in Shepherd, Texas seeks a diagnostician to assess educational needs and learning styles of students referred to special education services. You will work with instructional personnel to design appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in educational assessment, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and a valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate; two years

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational assessment required.
• Texas teaching certificate required.
• Texas educational diagnostician certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services.
• Collaborate with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.
• Interpret data to inform instruction and program planning.

Skills

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Educational Assessment

Job description

Diagnostician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5746100

Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Shepherd Independent School District
Job Description HR Services

Job Title: Diagnostician Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Employee Name: ______________ Reports to: Director of Special Services
Dept./School: Special Services Department Date Revised: May 2022
Pay Grade: AP5

Primary Purpose:
Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education
services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate
instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in educational assessment
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
Ability to interpret data
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
Two years teaching experience

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Educational Diagnostician

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Shelley Hortman , Director of Special Education
• Special Education
• Phone: [phone] ext. 4025
• Email: [e-mail]