Special Education - Educational Diagnostician
carrolltonfarmers branch isdCarrollton (TX)
Special Education - Educational Diagnostician
Posted 2 days ago
carrolltonfarmers branch isdCarrollton (TX)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Educational Diagnostician To keep schools in compliance with federal and state regulations as demonstrated by assessment, record keeping, and chairing committees.
Qualifications:
Minimum of Master's degree
Valid Texas teacher's certificate, Diagnostician Certification, or such other certificate, licenses, or credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
- Ability to interpret data
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- A minimum of three (3) year's teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assessment:
- Assume responsibility for the Full and Individual Evaluation of referred students and three-year re-evaluation of students with disabilities on assigned campuses.
- Assume full responsibility for the accuracy of eSTAR reports incorporated into the Superintendent's annual report.
- Assume responsibility for the content, organization, and confidentiality of state eligibility folders.
- Serve as the chairperson of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan (ARD/IEP) Committees to determine the most appropriate placement and programming of individual students with disabilities.
- Assume responsibility for the finalization and implementation of the IEP for each student in the special education program.
- Assume responsibility with instructional staff members for the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of individual education programs.
- Assume responsibility for reporting the recommendations derived from the ARD/IEP Committee to the teachers who are to receive an individual student with disabilities.
- Consultation:
- Provide consultation to those individuals responsible for providing related services to students with disabilities.
- Provide consultation and support to staff members and parents of students receiving special education services.
- Program Management:
- Attend Special Education support staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
- Interpret the philosophy and rationale of the special education services within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch I.S. D. to the school and the community.
- Seek ways to increase professional growth and development.
- Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.
- Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings.
- Compile, Maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents as required.
- Comply with policies by federal and state law, state Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used : Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking
- Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
- Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require district-wide travel
- Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions
- Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned
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