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Trinity Charter Schools is looking for experienced Educational Diagnosticians in the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio areas.
If you're ready to use your expertise to help students reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you!
Educational Diagnostician
The educational diagnostician is responsible for implementing the assessment process with students referred for possible special education services. He/she may assess the educational, psychological processes, and learning style needs of students, and provide diagnostic information to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee. The diagnostician is also responsible for providing consultation services to staff regarding the appropriate implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Travel to multiple Trinity Charter Schools (TCS) sites may be required, and utmost confidentiality must be maintained.
Essential Functions and Skills:
- Knowledge of the Frontline Education special education management system or similar system.
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws regarding special education.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic instruments and procedures.
- Understanding of all disabilities described in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Texas Education Code.
- Working knowledge of human development and learning theories.
- Ability to use technology effectively.
- Ability to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to fulfill all job responsibilities with a minimum of direct supervision.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students and staff, regardless of gender, age, disability or ethnicity.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process.
- Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.
- Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folders, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
- Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews.
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students according to district procedures.
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff concerning the educational needs of students and the interpretation of assessment data.
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEPs.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, as applicable.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirement:
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- District wide travel
- Frequent prolonged and irregular hours
- Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 25 pounds with assistance), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, and kneeling may be required.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited university.
- A minimum of three years of successful experience as an Educational Diagnostician or LSSP preferred.
Hold current Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate
Additional Job Description Information (not posted)
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
All TCS Employees are at will.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road
