Educational Diagnostician Job at International Leadership of Texas, Houston, TX

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  • International Leadership of Texas
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Compensation package for Bilingual Diagnosticians starting at $79,000*

Compensation package for Diagnosticians starting at $74,000

*The starting compensation package shown for a Bilingual Diagnostician includes a $5,000 hiring incentive.

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
  • Valid Texas teaching certificate
  • Valid Texas educational 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.

Additional Duties

10. Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

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 non-ambulatory 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

Job Tags

Local area, Immediate start,

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