Educational Diagnostician

Educational Diagnostician JobID : 6112

• Position Type : Student Support Services / School Counselor
• Date Posted : 5 / 15 / 2024
• Location : Central Office(High-Needs School)

Additional Information :

Department : Exceptional Children

Job Title : Educational Diagnostician

Reports To : EC Director and Assigned School Psychologist

Term of Employment : 10 months

Current Purpose of the Position : The Educational Diagnostician will select and administer formal and informal assessments to assist a team in determining student eligibility for Exceptional Children Services according to federal and state regulations.

The Educational Diagnostician will conduct appropriate educational assessments and provide information in determining a student’s strengths and challenges, which can be used in educational planning.

Education Required for the Position : Licensed EC Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in special education from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Administer and score screening instruments, standardized tests and criterion referenced instruments

Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), administrator, parents and outside resource personnel

Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews as appropriate

Analyze assessment results and data review and provide a report for review by parents and school staff as a component of the special education eligibility evaluation

Provide input and recommendations on the development of the Individual Education Plans

Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team Meeting regarding the interpretation of assessment data and development of IEP for students according to district procedures

Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students as required

Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documents as required

Communicate effectively with students and school staff

Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting educational assessments and communicating results in written reports

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong, self-directed time management skills and excellent organizational skills

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school psychologists and other team members in the assessment process

Working knowledge of policies / requirements governing special education

Knowledge of appropriate modifications and interventions related to instructional needs of students that are observed during assessments or as result of intervention team planning

Knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level

Ability to analyze learning situations and educational measurements and make recommendations for placement based on sound criteria