Educational Diagnostician: Lead Psycho-Educational Assessments

Amarillo Independent School District; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amarillo Independent School District seeks a Diagnostician to evaluate, identify, and place students with disabilities, maintaining all special education records. The role involves administering psycho-educational assessments, interpreting results, coordinating ARD/504 services, and communicating with families and staff.

Requires Master’s degree and Texas educational diagnostician certificate or LSSP; travel district-wide and occasional statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Valid Texas certificate for educational diagnostician or LSSP.
• Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories.
• Ability to interpret data and solve problems of different complexities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer in-depth psycho-educational evaluations to students as appropriate.
• Maintain PEIMS database to reflect current ARD/504 meeting decisions.
• Maintain student eligibility folders according to district guidelines.
• Coordinate special education/504 services for students based on ARD/504 committee decisions.
• Interpret assessment results in terms of eligibility guidelines and educational programming.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate assessment results to parents and professionals.
• Make appropriate recommendations to the ARD/504 Committee based on evaluation data.
• Provide leadership during ARD/504 meetings and maintain a professional environment.

Skills

Assessment administration

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate or LSSP

Tools

Psycho-educational test administration tools

Job description

The Amarillo Independent School District seeks a Diagnostician to evaluate, identify, and place students with disabilities, maintaining all special education records. The role involves administering psycho-educational assessments, interpreting results, coordinating ARD/504 services, and communicating with families and staff.

Requires Master’s degree and Texas educational diagnostician certificate or LSSP; travel district-wide and occasional statewide travel may be required.