Educational Diagnostician - Special Education

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

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 improve learning and outcomes.
Contribute to intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.
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
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

TEA Certification as a Educational Diagnostician
Bilingualism (English-Spanish) preferred
A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience preferred
Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
Knowledge of best practices for Special Education
Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
Knowledge of best practices for Special Education
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
Dependable, organized, efficient, and creative
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
Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions.
Moderate lifting and carrying of materials may be required to lift and transfer students to and from a wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Regular travel to assigned campuses.