Educational Diagnostician

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,614 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is hiring Educational Diagnosticians (DIAGs) to evaluate students across Beaumont, Crowley, Houston and Forney campuses in Texas. The role involves psychoeducational testing, interpreting results, and generating compliant reports for ARD/IEP teams.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Special Education or Educational Assessment, 2–3 years of classroom experience, and state certification exam passage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Special Education, Educational Assessment, or closely related field.
• Licensed or eligible for state certification (TExES or Praxis/NMTA).
• Experience as an Educational Diagnostician or related role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychoeducational and academic evaluations.
• Interpret results and write compliant reports.
• Collaborate with ARD/IEP teams and families.
• Coordinate with school staff to determine services.

Skills

Psychoeducational testing

Report writing

Collaboration with teams

Communication with families

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or Educational Assessment

State-approved Educator Preparation Program

Tools

TExES

Praxis/NMTA

Job description

Educational Diagnostician (DIAG) Locations: Beaumont, TX, Crowley, TX, Houston, TX, Forney, TX Pay: $44–$47/hr preferred (up to $51/hr based on experience/setting) Work Setting Options: Campus-Based (in-person) Employment Type: W2 (1099 not eligible) Bonus: $2,000 completion bonus for 100% in-person, campus-based assignments

About the Role

We’re hiring Educational Diagnosticians (DIAGs) to evaluate students suspected of having learning disabilities or other educational needs. In this role, you’ll administer and interpret academic/behavioral assessments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support compliance with state and federal special education requirements.

Available Work Environments

• Campus-Based DIAG Testing
• Report writing, ARD/IEP meeting attendance
• Collaboration with campus teams and families
• May include case management depending on campus needs

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational and academic evaluations
• Interpret assessment results and translate findings into clear, compliant reports
• Review academic and behavioral data to determine eligibility for services
• Partner with IEP/ARD teams to recommend appropriate supports and instructional strategies
• Maintain accurate documentation and timelines aligned with legal requirements
• Communicate results effectively with educators, families, and related service providers

Core Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Assessment, or closely related field
• 2–3 years of verifiable classroom teaching experience (often special education)
• Completion of a state-approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) for Educational Diagnosticians
• Passing a state-specific certification exam (e.g., TExES, Praxis/NMTA)

State-Specific Notes (Relevant to These Locations)

• Texas (Houston, Denton, Justin): Master’s degree + 3 years classroom teaching experience TExES 253 required
• New Mexico (Shiprock): Standalone Educational Diagnostician (PreK–12) license Master’s degree + valid teaching or ancillary license Passing NMTA/Praxis for Educational Diagnosticians

Why Join

• Multiple location options across TX and NM
• Competitive hourly pay with upside to $50/hr
• $2,000 completion bonus for qualifying in-person campus roles
• HOUWD51