Educational Diagnostician & IEP Specialist

East End SSA; Gorman (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East End SSA seeks an Educational Diagnostician to oversee assessment and evaluation processes for students in line with state timelines.

You will select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine eligibility for special education, gather data from multiple sources, and participate in ARD committees to interpret data, place students appropriately, and develop IEPs per district procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines.
• Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
• Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
• Coordinate/Conduct/Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
• Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• 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.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Co-op staff, district staff, students and parents.

Education

Master’s degree in educational assessment

Texas teaching certificate

Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Job description

East End SSA seeks an Educational Diagnostician to oversee assessment and evaluation processes for students in line with state timelines.

You will select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine eligibility for special education, gather data from multiple sources, and participate in ARD committees to interpret data, place students appropriately, and develop IEPs per district procedures.