Copy of Lead Educational Diagnostician (25-26)

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

KIPP Texas Public Schools (KTX) Student Support Services (S3) is a multidisciplinary network of special educators counselors social workers dyslexia specialists 504 representatives and clinic coordinators. Our team exists to prevent respond to and minimize the barriers to learning that our students experience. 

ROLE SUMMARY:
KTX is seeking a highly motivated fulltime Educational Diagnostician to provide diagnostic information on student learning and to work cooperatively with instructional faculty and parents in providing an appropriate educational program for students with disabilities throughout KTX. 

This position furthers the mission of KIPP Texas as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1.  Assessment DataBased Decision Making & Accountability

• Utilize knowledge of databased decision making and accountability diversity in development and learning as well as research and program evaluation to assist staff with effective decisionmaking regarding KIPPster needs.

• Utilize appropriate assessment and data collection methods.

• Apply evaluation data and findings to intervention instruction programming and services through written reports intervention plans and meetings/conferences with parents and/or school staff.

• Contribute to schoolwide assessment and databased practices for academic socioemotional and behavioral domains.

• Serve as a member of schoollevel teams (e.g. All Children Will Learn Committee Response to Intervention team actively participating in ARDs etc.).

• Assist with the development and/or delivery of staff professional development to support districtwide assessment practices. 

• Contribute to progress monitoring and databased decisions regarding intervention practices for academic socialemotional and behavioral domains.

• Conduct special education evaluations (both formal and informal) to inform eligibility service and programming decisions.

• Complete evaluations in a timely manner.

2. Referral Review & Case Management

• Review and Manage Referrals: Oversee and process initial special education referrals ensuring all documentation and data are complete and aligned with state and federal regulations.

• Manage REED Caseloads: Monitor and oversee Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) processes to ensure compliance with required timelines quality of review and alignment with best practices.

• Case Management When Using Contractors: Serve as the case manager for evaluations conducted by contracted assessment staff. This includes coordinating logistics ensuring adherence to district policies and timelines reviewing completed reports for accuracy and thoroughness and maintaining clear communication between contractors campus staff and families.

3. Consultation & Collaboration

• Utilize knowledge of schoolwide practices to promote learning as well as consultation and collaboration to assist staff in creating and maintaining effective learning environments.

• Engage in consultation and collaboration with school staff parents families community agencies and providers.

4. Core Professionalism

• Exhibit minimum competencies expected in any employment situation (attendance punctuality respect policies & procedures). 

• Adhere to ethical standards grow professionally and participate as an active stakeholder across school environments.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: 

1.  Interventions & Instructional Support to Develop Academic Social and Life Skills utilize knowledge of intervention and instructional support mental health prevention and response to assist with the development and delivery of services to KIPPsters to improve learning and outcomes

• Contribute to intervention practices for academic socialemotional and behavioral domains

• Contribute to crisis response and intervention practices.

      2. Leadership develop and sustain professional involvement and leadership to ensure the continued                      learning and effective school psychological services to schools families and students

• Seek professional growth and learning opportunities to advance own knowledge and skill.

  • Seek opportunities to provide professional learning sessions for colleagues and school staff

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree or higher from an accredited institution and

• TEA Certification as a Educational Diagnostician

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingualism (EnglishSpanish)

• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience 

Additional skills:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of KTX

• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law

• Knowledge of best practices for Special Education

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment

• Independent selfstarter with a strong focus on student development 

• Dependable organized efficient and creative

• Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Articulate professional demeanor with strong selfconfidence and initiative

• Ability to work both on broadbased strategy and everyday details

• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decisionmaking

• Proven written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of special needs students and their parents

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children

• Responsiveness; Followup and followthrough with students families and faculty members is essential
   

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience degree of education and level of expertise.

As a fulltime KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates including medical dental and vision options life insurance  fertility and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration of race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime