Special Educational Diagnostician (2) (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Special Education Diagnostician is directly responsible to the Special Education Director and
the Campus Principal. The function of the Educational Diagnostician is to serve as a leader of the
special education appraisal team and a representative of the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)
process ensuring compliance with all state federal and local requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification as established by TEA
Capable of working very closely with teachers and staff members
Familiar with the roles of the other special education personnel and the procedure for utilizing
their services when necessary.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Appraisal Management
Serves on the appraisal team with responsibilities in assessing compiling and securing reportsand information from various appraisal sources and interprets this information into a writtenreport which follows Individual with Disabilities Education Act (Idea) and Texas Education Agency(TEA) guidelines for each disability and/or related services.
Complies with all federal state local and campus policies operating procedures and legalrequirements.
Assumes responsibilities for all assigned student folders to ensure that compliance standardsare met.
Reviews follows and maintains evaluative techniques kits manuals etc. as needed.
Maintains a list of students requiring three-year reevaluations and completes all assessmentswithin the required time period.
Utilizes technology to facilitate in scoring interpreting and in developing assessmentreports.
ARD Process Management
Assists in organizing data collected by the appraisal process into individual educational plansbased on the profile of strengths and weaknesses during initial assessments and new to districtplacements.
Participates when required by law as a member of the Admission Review and Dismissal Committeeto assist with interpretation of assessment data development of Individual Education Plans (IEP)and appropriate placement to determine appropriateeducational programming for special educationstudents.
Compiles reviews and interprets new information received from districts and/or professionalagencies.
Reviews all ARD forms and documents needed for compliance with state and federalregulation.
Case Management
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parentsstudents teachers and other professionals concerning vital issues of the assessment process.
Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
Uses appropriate and accurate written verbal and non-verbal communication when conferring withparents staff and other professionals.
Serves as case manager for assigned students at their campus(es).
School and Organizational Climate
Works collaboratively and constructively with colleagues and other professionals towards meetingindividual student needs.
Serves as a liaison between campus and the Special Education Department.
Promotes and supports environment which is conducive to positive staff morale and directedtowards achievement of the campuses departments and districts mission.
Professional Growth and Development
Takes initiative to participate in professional development activities correlated to thechild-centered process with emphasis on special education assessments (ie. IDEA TEA requirementsand District Effectiveness Compliance reference guide).
Provides information to staff (regular and special education) and/or parents related to thechild centered process and assessment.
Conducts oneself in a professional ethical manner in accordance with generally acceptedcommunity standards complies with TEA Code of Ethics and serves as role model for all districtstaff.
Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors and provides input in the evaluation process of the Special Education campusclerk

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines; occasional prolonged and irregularhours;
lifting an carrying test materials of moderate weight; repetitive hand and wrist motions;frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel.


The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef Director of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .
Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza color origen nacional sexo discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las polï½ticas de no discriminaciï½n Title IX issues: Mark Micallef @ Coordinator of Personnel/Legal Issues ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa Director of Student & Social Services 411 N. 8th Avenue Edinburg TX 78539 .