Job Description
JOB TITLE: Diagnostician
DUTY DAYS: 195/205
PAY GRADE: A01
SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule
Primary Purpose
To serve as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services; conduct and facilitate ARD meetings in accordance with federal and state procedures and regulations
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
• Certified by SBEC as an Educational Diagnostician
Special Knowledge/ Skills/Experience
• Knowledge, practice, and interpretation of common assessment tools used in the determination of special education disability conditions. Knowledge and practice in the areas of academic instruction and strategies, data-based decision making, and legal, ethical, and professional practices. At least one year experience or practicum in a school setting, preferred.
Major Responsibilities And Duties
• Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services
• Utilize the District Special Education Software IEP program to keep accurate ARD information on all special education students
• Work collaboratively with campus administration and teacher of record to ensure State Assessment requirements are fulfilled and current State Assessment information is available for appropriate personnel
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned
• Facilitate and conduct the ARD committee meetings on a regular basis using the District Special Education Software IEP program
• Monitor implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations
• Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEPs for their students
• Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT) Chair as appropriate
• Collaborate, assist, and coordinate:
• Implementation of effective instructional strategies and modifications
• Appropriate instructional strategies/activities
• Use of learning strategies, materials, and equipment
• With regular education classroom teacher to modify regular curriculum or differentiate instruction
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, principals, teachers, team leaders and supervisor
• Provide ongoing information to parents regarding Transition services
• Maintain a professional relationships with supervisor, team leaders, colleagues, students, parents, and community members
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Participation in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Maintain understanding of and comply with federal, state, district, department and school procedures, regulations, and policies for the special education process
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education or their designee
Working Conditions
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; coordinate campus support functions
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending; occasional district-wide travel