Educational Diagnostician - Juvenile Justice & Special Ed

Texas A&M International; Mart (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Juvenile Justice Department in Texas seeks a licensed Educational Diagnostician to deliver and document the special education assessment process for youth in a correctional setting. The role involves collaborating with instructional staff, conducting evaluations, ARD participation, IEP development, and TEA regulatory compliance; on-call and travel may be required.

Master’s degree and Texas certification or enrollment in credential programs are prerequisites; the candidate must defuse

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Certification as Educational Diagnostician or Licensure as an LSSP.
• Enrollment in Educational Diagnostician or LSSP program in an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic (academic and non-academic) assessment instruments and scores results.
• Coordinates ARD committees to interpret assessment data and develop IEPs.
• Communicates with schools about incoming/outgoing students and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with special education regulations and trains staff.
• Maintains records for TEA and TJJD submissions.
• Performs duties in accordance with agency safety policies.
• Assists in reviewing IEPs and provides intervention recommendations.

Education

Master's degree

Texas Educational Diagnostician certification

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) licensure

Enrollment in Educational Diagnostician or LSSP program

Tools

Assessment instruments

Job description

Texas Juvenile Justice Department in Texas seeks a licensed Educational Diagnostician to deliver and document the special education assessment process for youth in a correctional setting. The role involves collaborating with instructional staff, conducting evaluations, ARD participation, IEP development, and TEA regulatory compliance; on-call and travel may be required.

Master’s degree and Texas certification or enrollment in credential programs are prerequisites; the candidate must defuse