Educational Diagnostician

Job title

Educational Diagnostician

Reports to

Senior Executive Director of Student Support and School Psychologists

Salary

State Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status

Exempt

Purpose Statement

The Educational Diagnostician will select and administer formal and informal assessments to assist a team in determining student eligibility for Exceptional Children’s Services according to federal and state regulations. The Educational Diagnostician will conduct appropriate educational assessments and provide information in determining a student’s strengths and challenges and which can be used in educational planning.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer and score screening instruments, standardized tests and criterion referenced instruments
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), administrator, parents and outside resource personnel
• Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews as appropriate
• Analyze assessment results and data review and provide a report for review by parents and school staff as a component of the special education eligibility evaluation
• Provide input and recommendations on the development of the Individual Education Plans
• Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team Meeting regarding the interpretation of assessment data and development of IEP for students according to district procedures
• Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students as required
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documents as required
• Communicate effectively with students and school staff
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
• Perform other duties as assigned and within the scope of practice
  
  

Education, Training, And Experience

Licensed EC Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in special education from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting educational assessments and communicating results in written reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong, self-directed time management skills and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school psychologists and other team members in the assessment process
• Working knowledge of policies/requirements governing special education
• Knowledge of appropriate modifications and interventions related to instructional needs of students that are observed during assessments or as result of intervention team planning
• Knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level
• Ability to analyze learning situations and educational measurements and make recommendations for placement based on sound criteria
  
  

Reviewed By

Personnel Office

Date Reviewed

May 2024

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.