Educational Diagnostician - Bilingual (Shared Service Partnership)

Promesa Academy Charter School; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible contract

Bilingual focus

Supportive team

Job summary

Promesa Academy Charter School seeks a licensed Educational Diagnostician to conduct comprehensive bilingual evaluations for special education eligibility, in English and Spanish.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, produce culturally responsive reports, and present findings at ARD meetings while ensuring FERPA compliance and district policy alignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required; TEA requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) using linguistically appropriate tools.
• Administer and interpret assessments in English and Spanish.
• Prepare culturally responsive, legally defensible reports.
• Present findings at ARD meetings with language-concordant communication.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Report writing

Family communication

FERPA compliance

Digital assessment tools

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Texas Educational Diagnostician certification

Texas teaching certificate preferred

TEA requirements knowledge

Job description

Reports To Director of Clinical Services and Campus/District Special Education Administration.

Primary Purpose

Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations in both English and Spanish to determine eligibility for special education services in accordance with IDEA, Texas Education Code, and district policies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure linguistically and culturally appropriate practices that support student success and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Texas certification as an Educational Diagnostician
• Valid Texas teaching certificate preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required
• Must meet all TEA requirements for serving as a Diagnostician.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Deep understanding of bilingual assessment practices and cultural-linguistic considerations
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, FIE requirements, and ARD/IEP processes
• Ability to conduct evaluations in Spanish and communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking families
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in digital tools, secure platforms, and FERPA-compliant systems.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with bilingual or emergent bilingual student populations required
• Prior experience as a Diagnostician in a school setting strongly preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assessment and Evaluation

• Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) using linguistically appropriate tools
• Administer and interpret assessments in both English and Spanish
• Prepare culturally responsive and legally defensible reports
• Present findings and recommendations at ARD meetings with language-concordant communication.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure evaluations meet federal and state timelines
• Document bilingual eligibility decisions accurately and in accordance with state guidance
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of student records.

Collaboration and Consultation

• Participate in ARD, LPAC, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with educators and service providers to interpret language acquisition versus disability
• Communicate effectively with families in Spanish and provide appropriate translation of assessment results.

Working Conditions

• Remote or on-site based on district needs and student language requirements
• Confidential workspace required for virtual service delivery
• Flexible schedule based on evaluation and ARD deadlines
• Travel to campuses may be required for in-person bilingual evaluations.

Why Join Spark?

• Serve high-need bilingual populations across Texas
• Competitive compensation and flexible contract terms
• Work with a collaborative team focused on culturally and linguistically responsive practices
• Access to tools and support for bilingual assessment and service delivery.

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