Special Education Diagnostician – ARD & Assessment Leader

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Diagnostician, Special Education to evaluate students, interpret data, and guide eligibility decisions under ARD procedures. The role requires coordinating assessments, scoring data, and contributing to IEP development.

The position entails planning and facilitating ARD meetings, collaborating with campus staff and families, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting district-wide special education services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational assessment required.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or out-of-state certificate appropriate for the position.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
• Knowledge of human development and learning, including second language acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate cognitive and educational functioning of referred students.
• Lead and document ARD meetings in compliance with laws and district policy.
• Develop and monitor IEPs with teachers and parents.
• Provide staff development and support for identification of students with disabilities.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.

Skills

Human development knowledge

Second language acquisition

ARD process knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Three years of teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in educational assessment

Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or out-of-state certificate

Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Diagnostician, Special Education

Qualifications/Skills:

• Master's degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position.

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Diagnostician, Special Education

Job Title:Diagnostician, Special EducationReports To:Director of Special Education, Supervisor(s) for Appraisal Services and Building Principal of the campus to which he/she is assignedClassification:ProfessionalWage/Hour Status:ExemptDays:195Salary:See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104Contract:Probationary/TermDate Revised:11/15/2023Primary Purpose:Implement the special education assessment process through evaluation of the cognitive processes, the educational levels, learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. Facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings by providing leadership throughout the ARD process, interpreting assessment data, assisting with the development of the Individual Education Plan for students according to district, state and federal guidelines.Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification

• Master's degree in educational assessment.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position.
• Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate.
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of human development, second language acquisition and learning.
• Knowledge of education of special education and the ARD process.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  

Experience

• Three years of teaching experience, preferably as a special education teacher.
  
  

Major Duties and

Responsibilities

Assessment:

• Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual and educational functioning of referred students and to determine if students meet criteria for specified conditions according to federal and state regulations.
• Score and interpret test data.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom(s), principal, support staff, parents and outside resource people.
• Complete and/or coordinate Full Individual Evaluation Reports in accordance with federal and state regulations and district policy.
  
  

ARD Facilitation

• Plan and staff prior to Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings as appropriate.
• Conduct Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings in compliance with federal and state regulations and district policy.
• Ensure that all ARD documents are archived, copied and distributed to the appropriate ARD members.
  
  

Program Management

• Provide campus based staff development training to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEPs.
• Consult with parents concerning the interpretation of assessment data and the educational needs of their student.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required, including case records, test results, statistical data and test inventories.
• 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.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
  
  

Communication

• Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisors and other district staff.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents.
• Uphold district confidentiality procedures.
  
  

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory

Responsibilities:NoneEquipment Used:Computer, ACTIV Board, copy machine and audio visual machines.Working Conditions:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned
• Moderate lifting and carrying
  
  

Application Procedure:Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com and click Join Our Team and Apply Now.Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

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