Educational Diagnostician

Taylor Independent School District; Taylor (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Independent School District is seeking an Educational Diagnostician to implement TEA policies and conduct timely full evaluations to diagnose students needing special education services. You will assess educational needs, learning styles, and program requirements for referred students.

You will collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure appropriate instructional programs, supporting students with disabilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Two years of classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement TEA policies and procedures in the child-centered process to conduct full individual evaluations within timelines.
• Diagnose students who need special education services and identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with instructional staff to provide appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic procedures knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Texas teaching certification

Texas educational diagnostician certification

Two years teaching experience

Job description

Job Title

Diagnostician

Exemption Status/Test

Exempt/Professional. Pay Scale APP3

Reports to

Director of Special Education

Dept./School

Special Education

Primary Purpose

Implement TEA policies and procedures in the child centered process to conduct full individual evaluations within timelines to diagnose students who need special education services and identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Two years of classroom teaching experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and harmoniously with administrators, teachers, and other staff members.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess technical skills necessary to perform essential job requirements.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Possess understanding of second language acquisition.