Educational Diagnostician (25-26)

KIPP Texas  Student Support Services (S3) is a multi-disciplinary 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:
KIPP Texas is seeking a highly motivated full-time 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 the KIPP Texas regions. This position furthers the mission of KIPP Houston as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assessment Data-based Decision Making & Accountability - utilize knowledge of data-based decision
making and accountability diversity in development and learning as well as research and program
evaluation to assist staff with effective decision making regarding KIPPster needs.

Utilize appropriate assessment and data collection methods

o Applies 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 school-wide assessment and data-based practices for academic socio-emotional and behavior domains

o Serves as a member of school level teams (e.g. All Children Will Learn Committee Response to
Intervention team actively participating in ARDs and etc.)
o Assists with the development and/or delivery of staff professional development to support
district-wide assessment practices

Contribute to progress monitoring and data-based decisions regarding intervention practices for

Conduct special education evaluations (both formal and informal) to inform eligibility service and
programming decisions
Complete evaluations in a timely manner

2. Consultation & Collaboration utilize knowledge of school-wide 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.

3. Core Professionalism exhibit minimum competencies expected in any employment situation
(attendance punctuality respect policies & procedures); adhere to ethical standards grow professionally
and participate as active stakeholders 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 social-emotional 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 (English-Spanish)
A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience

Additional skills:
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of KHPS
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 fast-paced environment
Independent self-starter 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 self-confidence and initiative
Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
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; Follow-up and follow-through 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 full-time 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 :

Full-time