Diagnostician (Part-time Contract Position)

Hall County Schools; Gainesville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County Schools seeks a diagnostician to work with School Psychologists, supervising students during virtual assessments and coordinating scheduling across multiple schools. You will administer and score individual achievement tests and behavioral scales, contributing to comprehensive reports used by the special education team.

The role requires collaboration, strong organization, and adherence to testing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Georgia State Certification as Teacher (Special Education field preferred).
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to provide own transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable for assignment.
• Minimum 5 years of successful education teaching experience (Special Education preferred).

Responsibilities

• Schedules with a variety of school-based personnel.
• Supervises students engaged in virtual assessments.
• Partners with School Psychologist in completing student assessments at various schools.
• Accesses Infinite Campus for essential student information.
• Conducts individual achievement assessments and scores.
• Scores assessments and behavior and adaptive rating scales.
• Provides results to School Psychologists in a timely manner.
• Maintains detailed records.
• Performs other related tasks, as assigned by supervisor

Skills

General education policies

Special education policies

Interagency collaboration

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Student assessment administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Georgia State Certification (Special Education)

Tools

Infinite Campus

Scoring software

iPads

Computers

Job description

Diagnostician

Location:

Special Education Department at Central Office/ Various Elementary, Middle and High Schools

Position Purpose:

To work alongside School Psychologists and supervise students engaged in assessments with virtual staff; To schedule, administer, and score individual achievement assessments as well as score behavior and adaptive rating scales under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education

Essential Functions:

• Schedules with a variety of school based personnel
• Supervises students engaged in virtual assessments
• Partners with School Psychologist in completing student assessments at various schools
• Accesses Infinite Campus for essential student information
• Conducts individual achievement assessments
• Scores assessments and behavior and adaptive rating scales
• Provides results to School Psychologists in a timely manner
• Maintains detailed records

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks, as assigned by supervisor

Equipment:

Testing materials, computerized scoring programs, copy machines, computers, and iPads along with any other materials deemed appropriate for position

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of general education and special education policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Knowledge of testing materials and administration guidelines of testing materials
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work (Administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, school nurses, social workers and others)
• Ability to be a self-starter, be highly organized, intrinsically motivated, and flexible
• Ability to work with students within a wide age and ability range
• Ability to organize and coordinate schedules
• Ability to provide each student a positive, safe, and encouraging atmosphere
• Ability to be detail oriented, follow administration/testing guidelines, and maintain detailed records
• Ability to use scoring software for achievement, behavior, and adaptive assessments
• Ability to produce accurate reports in a timely manner

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments

Qualifications Profile:

• Georgia State Certification as Teacher (Special Education field preferred)
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to provide own transportation

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable for assignment

Experience:

Successful education teaching experience of at least 5 years (Special Education field preferred)