TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title:  Diagnostician                                

Department:    Special Programs       

Reports To:  Special Education Director

FLSA Status:  Exempt           

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

This position is responsible for reviewing referrals evaluation to determine appropriate interventions; assess students when an individual evaluation is recommended; ensure that legal requirements for evaluation are met and the evaluation report is shared with campus staff and parents; attend ARDC/IEP meetings to review initial evaluations and interpret the educational implications of initial evaluation and reevaluations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Dependable __ more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented __ enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible __ enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented __ would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent __ enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative __ prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree and Educational Diagnostician Certification
• At least 2 years of previous experience working in a school setting

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Long periods of sitting at a desk and working on the computer
• Willing to travel frequently within the District
• This position will work a 207 day work schedule during the fiscal year