Job Details
| Region: | 20 |
| School District/Employer: | Floresville ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Campus, Central Office, |
| Position: | Diagnostician, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Special Education Diagnostician |
| School: | Floresville ISD |
| Campus Description: | District Wide |
| Date Posted: | 11/17/2023 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Job Details Title Special Education Diagnostician Description Job Title: Diagnostician Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: Dept. /School: Date Revised: 8-22-2018 Primary Purpose: Assist the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications: Education/Certifications: Master’s degree in educational assessment Valid Texas teaching certificate Valid Texas educational diagnostician certificate 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 Experience: Two years’ teaching experience Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assessment 1. Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education and services according to Federal and Texas Education Agency regulations. 2. Compile and evaluate comprehensive student information including classroom observations; personal interviews with the student, teacher (s), parents and others; and relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder. Consult with parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. 3. Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Consultation 4. Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with disabilities. 5. Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP. 6. Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data Program Management 7. Participate in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. 8. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings. 9. Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents required. 10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. 11. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. 12. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationship with students and parents. Qualities of Effective Diagnostician 13. Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style and high ethical standards. 14. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and federal policies, including daily attendance. 15. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents. Supervisory Responsibilities: None 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 nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require districtwide travel Mental Demand: Maintain emotional control under stress. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Shift Type Full-Time Salary Range $55,469.00 - $79,822.00 / Annualized Location District Wide |
| Salary Range: | Salary Range $55,469.00 - $79,822.00 / Annualized |
| Benefits: | https://www.fisd.us/o/fisd/page/benefits |
| How To Apply: | https://fisd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1551# |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Leah Jones |
| Email: | ljones@fisd.us |
| Address: | 1200 5th Street |
| City: | Floresville |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78114 |
| Phone: | (830) 393-5300 |
| Fax: | (830) 393-5399 |