Educational Diagnostician

Eleutheria; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU/license reimbursement

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid sick leave, holidays, andVacation

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Point Quest Group seeks an Educational Diagnostician for a full-time, school-based role in Carlsbad, NM. You will develop IEPs, manage PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families to support each student's academic and social growth.

Certification is required; a Master's in Special Education is strongly preferred. DOJ/FBI Live Scan and TB clearance may be required. Join a mission-driven team with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid classroom teaching certificate is required.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's in Special Education strongly preferred.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards.
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom.
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation.
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies.
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.

Skills

PBIS behavior management

IEP documentation

Family collaboration

Assessment & progress tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Special Education (preferred)

Tools

IEPpro

Job description

Job Title

Educational Diagnostician

Pay Range

$52.00-$60.00/hourly

Job Description

Full-Time |Carlsbad, NM | School-Based |Diagnostician Certification Required

About the Role

You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us

• CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• A valid classroom teaching certificate.
• Bachelor's degree (Master's in Special Education strongly preferred)
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred

• 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEPpro)

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.