Diagnostician Liaison 2026-2027

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostician Liaison position at Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in Cypress, Texas, for the 2026-2027 school year. The role oversees identification of students with disabilities and coordinates IEP-related processes under a certified diagnostician's supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with district/state/federal regulations, attending IEP meetings, and preparing required documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education from an accredited college or university.
• Progress toward a Master's degree with Educational Diagnostician certification to be completed within the first year.
• Completion of two college major testing courses (Intellectual assessment and Achievement testing).
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience (special education preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties related to the identification of students with disabilities.
• Completes documents for district processes regarding provision of special education services.
• Follows district, state and federal regulations.
• Attends IEP meetings and prepares accurate paperwork documenting the meetings.
• Coordinates scheduling of staffings and IEP meetings.
• Meets required timelines for assessments, evaluations, reports, meetings and documentation.
• Facilitates coordination of evaluation personnel and service providers.
• Distributes IEP meeting information to staff, students and parents.
• Under supervision, conducts assessments for identification of students with disabilities and prepares evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education

Minimum of 30 hours toward a Master's degree in education and Educational Diagnostician certification within the first school year

Completed two college major testing courses (Intellectual assessment and Achievement testing)

Minimum of three years of teaching experience (special education preferred)

Job description

Diagnostician Liaison 2026-2027

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of 30 hours toward a Master's degree in education from an accredited college oruniversity and will complete the Educational Diagnostician certification within the first school yearof employment;
• Successfully completed two (2) of college or university major testing courses (Intellectualassessment and Achievement testing classes); and
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience (special education preferred).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days

SALARY:

$67,640 (IA-3) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Plus $2,000 stipend with certification

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs all duties related to the identification of students with disabilities.
• Completes all necessary documents for district processes regardingthe provision of specialeducation services.
• Follows district, state and federal regulations.
• Attends all Individual Education Plan meetings and completes accurate paperwork documentingthe meetings.
• Coordinates the scheduling of staffingsand IEP meetings.
• Meets all required timelines for assessment, Full and Individual Evaluations, reports, meetings,and documentation.
• Facilitates the coordinatedefforts of evaluation personnel and services providers.
• Assumes responsibility to distribute appropriateIEP meeting information to various staffmembers, students and parents.
• Attends all required meetings and staff development.
• Under close supervision from a certified diagnostician, conducts assessment for identification ofstudents with disabilities and prepares Full and Individual Evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Prolonged sitting; 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: Frequent districtwide travel

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $67,640 Per Year

Student Services > Educational Diagnostician

Contact Information

• Karin Olsen , Assistant Director of Sp Ed
• SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
• Email: [e-mail]