Part-Time Diagnostician (Tuesday and Thursday Only)

LaPoynor ISD; United States; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LaPoynor ISD is seeking a professional Diagnostician to assess educational needs and student eligibility for special education services. The role includes coordinating assessments, collaborating with ARD committees, and helping develop effective IEPs with teachers and families.

Candidate must hold a Master’s in educational assessment, a Texas educational diagnostician certificate, and a Texas teaching certificate, with at least two years of teaching experience.

Formación

• Master’s degree in educational assessment
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Ability to interpret data
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Two years teaching experience

Responsabilidades

• Assess students to determine eligibility for special education services according to regulations.
• Collect and evaluate data from observations, interviews, and records.
• Participate in ARD committee to interpret data, plan placement, and develop IEPs.
• Present staff development training to schools to help personnel identify and understand students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
• Participate in selection of assessment materials and coordinate evaluation of the assessment program.
• Maintain and file required reports and records.
• Comply with applicable laws, rules, and district policies.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic procedures

Education of SPED students

Human development

Learning theories

Interpret data

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Master's degree in educational assessment

Texas teaching certificate

Educational diagnostician certificate (Texas)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Diagnostician Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised: September 28, 2026

Dept./School: Special Education

Primary Purpose:

Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in educational assessment

ValidTexasteaching certificate

ValidTexaseducational diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Ability to interpret data

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment

• 1. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
• 2. Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teachers(s), parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• 3. 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.

Consultation

• 4. Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities.
• 5. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.

Program Management

• 6. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• 7. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
• 8. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required.
• 9. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Other

10. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress