School Educational Diagnostician for the

Student Support Services
POSITION: Educational Diagnostician

The Educational Diagnostician supports Psychological Services by assisting in the assessment and evaluation of students with learning and/or behavioral concerns. This role involves conducting assessments, gathering and analyzing data, and collaborating with school psychologists, teachers, and parents to support student success. The Diagnostician contributes to informed decision-making by providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive evaluation data.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field;

• Experience working with children in an educational or related setting;
• Knowledge of basic assessment tools and data collection methods;
• Ability to follow testing protocols and scoring procedures accurately;
• Basic understanding of child development and learning differences.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive student referrals from the school psychologist and conduct requested evaluations;
• Administer, score, and organize assessment data in a timely manner;
• Collect rating scales and input from teachers and parents;
• Communicate with stakeholders as directed by the school psychologist;
• Compile and provide all assessment, observation, and interview data to the school psychologist;
• Prepare developmental assessment reports for preschool-aged children;
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records;
• Ability to occasionally lift or move instructional materials and classroom supplies (up to approximately 25 pounds);
• Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment with moderate noise levels typical of a school setting;
• Requires frequent interaction with students, staff, and families throughout the school day.

SALARY RANGE: 11 Month Contract. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by April 15, 2026.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.
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The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.