Educational Diagnostics Specialist

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Educational Diagnostician to administer, score, and interpret educational assessments for students in referral or reevaluation for special education eligibility.

Under general supervision, you will collaborate with IEP teams, provide professional development, and participate in eligibility meetings to develop appropriate educational programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of educational assessments for students including testing reliability and validity.
• Knowledge of teaching strategies for all educational levels and the ability to serve multiple grade levels.
• Knowledge of eligibility criteria for all disabilities.
• Knowledge of the laws and legal issues related to the evaluation of students and required timelines.
• Knowledge of ethical practices related to assessment and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Determine and administer the most appropriate standardized assessment(s) to students in the initial referral or reevaluation process within required timelines.
• Score standardized educational assessments based on specific test criteria.
• Interpret test results, complete educational diagnostic summary, enter scores and fax scoring reports for applicable assessments into EasyIEP.
• Collaborate with IEP team and other school staff as necessary.
• Attend eligibility determination meetings to share results of assessments with the IEP team and participate in the development of the IEP for eligible students.
• Participate in and provide professional development in administering, scoring, and interpreting educational assessments.
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills

Educational assessments

Teaching strategies

Disability eligibility criteria

Education law basics

Ethical assessment

Communication skills

Student needs identification

Problem solving

Policy implementation

Confidentiality

Educational assessment execution

Report interpretation

Interpersonal collaboration

Organization & communication

Tech proficiency

Training others

Deadline-driven work

Education

Bachelor's in Special Ed/psychology

3 years SPED/exceptional children experience

Licensure in special education or school psychology

Assessment verification within 6 months of hire

2 years educational testing experience

Educational Diagnostician Certification preferred

Education/experience equivalence

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking an Educational Diagnostician to administer, score, and interpret educational assessments for students in referral or reevaluation for special education eligibility.

Under general supervision, you will collaborate with IEP teams, provide professional development, and participate in eligibility meetings to develop appropriate educational programs.