Diagnostician - LBS-1 required and 3 years of experience in the field.

Now Hiring: Diagnostician New Lenox School District 122 is seeking a full-time Diagnostician for the 2026/2027 school year. Position Details Assignment: Diagnostician Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: August 18, 2026 School Year: 2026–2027 NLSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional optional benefits. See attached contract. Qualifications Illinois LBS1 Certificate Minimum of 3 years of professional experience Knowledge in the area of diagnostics, disabilities, and program planning Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reviews referral information and contacts appropriate personnel and parents to obtain pertinent referral information Evaluates the academic abilities of students through observation, interview, formal and informal assessments, and file reviews for the purpose of determining special education eligibility Writes diagnostic reports and interprets assessment findings Schedules and attends eligibility meetings to report on evaluation results Makes recommendations to the educational team regarding IEP goals/objectives, accommodations/modifications, and services based on assessment findings. Responds to formal requests for a special education evaluation Consults/collaborates regularly with staff regarding the instructional program and student performance Consults with the building's RtI team regarding intervention plans and decision to evaluate for special education eligibility Participates in IEP meetings as an LEA representative Supports the District's behavioral management program and participates in the de-escalation process as designated Supports the organization, management and implementation of the state assessments Performs additional duties, as assigned by the Principal/designee for the Program. Physical Demands Regularly required to bend, reach with hands and arms, sit on a chair, sit on the ground with students, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, walk, and navigate stairs. Be capable of physically assisting students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring,etc.) Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and the ability to adjust focus Ability to verbally communicate and the ability to hear effectively Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds Evaluation Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board'spolicy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Terms of Employment Salary and work year to be established by the Board. #J-18808-Ljbffr New Lenox School District 122