Diagnostician, Special Education - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District seeks a Diagnostician, Special Education to lead evaluation processes for students referred to special education. You will interpret data, develop IEPs, and guide ARD meetings with district and campus leadership.

Responsibilities include coordinating assessments, scoring tests, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations. Strong communication with parents, staff and administrators is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or teaching certificate from out of state.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Knowledge of human development and ARD process.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Three years of teaching experience, preferably in special education.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred students using standardized tests and observations.
• Coordinate and prepare Full Individual Evaluation Reports per regulations.
• Plan and staff ARD meetings; ensure documentation is archived and distributed.
• Provide staff development to assist identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Support classroom teachers with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Communicate assessment data and educational needs to parents and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in educational assessment

Texas teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent

Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Tools

ACTIV Board

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Diagnostician, Special Education

Job Title: Diagnostician, Special Education | Reports To: Director of Special Education, Supervisor(s) for Appraisal Services and Building Principal of the campus to which he/she is assigned | Classification: Professional | Wage/Hour Status: Exempt | Days: 195 | Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104 | Contract: Probationary/Term | Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Implement the special education assessment process through evaluation of the cognitive processes, the educational levels, learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. Facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings by providing leadership throughout the ARD process, interpreting assessment data, assisting with the development of the Individual Education Plan for students according to district, state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications / Skills

• Master's degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Knowledge of human development, second language acquisition and learning.
• Knowledge of education of special education and the ARD process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Three years of teaching experience, preferably as a special education teacher.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual and educational functioning of referred students and to determine if students meet criteria for specified conditions according to federal and state regulations.
• Score and interpret test data.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom(s), principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.
• Complete and/or coordinate Full Individual Evaluation Reports in accordance with federal and state regulations and district policy.

ARD Facilitation

• Plan and staff prior to Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings as appropriate.
• Conduct Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings in compliance with federal and state regulations and district policy.
• Ensure that all ARD documents are archived, copied and distributed to the appropriate ARD members.

Program Management

• Provide campus based staff development training to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEPs.
• Consult with parents concerning the interpretation of assessment data and the educational needs of their student.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data and test inventories.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

Communication

• Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisors and other district staff.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents.
• Uphold district confidentiality procedures.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer, ACTIV Board, copy machine and audio visual machines.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Moderate lifting and carrying.

Application Procedure

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.