LISD Special Services - Diagnostitian 1
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Job Description
Job Title: Diagnostician Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/207 days
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept./School: Special Education/Campus Assigned Date Revised: 02/19/2025
Primary Purpose:
Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational learning styles and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Masters 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.
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience:
Two years teaching experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessment
- 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 students cumulative folder classroom teachers(s) principal support staff parents and outside resource people.
- Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
- Participate in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with the interpretation of assessment data appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
Consultation
- Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEP.
- Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
- Consult parents teachers administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students.
Program Management
- Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
- Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- 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 a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by the Director or Administration.
- Mentor other staff as assigned by the Director.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
THE LIVINGSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE COLOR GENDER RELIGION NATIONAL ORIGIN AGE DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Employment Type
Full-Time
