Diagnostician Educational-210

Job Overview
The Educational Diagnostician will be responsible for conducting thorough evaluations that determine a special education disability condition, an educational need for specialized instruction through special education, and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will coordinate ARD/IEP meetings and ensure the appropriate implementation of the individual education plan. Maintain compliance with all federal / local timelines, individual records, state performance plan indicators 11 & 12, and discipline procedures.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with Full Individual Evaluations
• Collaborate with campus, special education, and district staff to verify accuracy of PEIMS data in conjunction with IEP services
• Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings as outlined in district special education handbook

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Coordinate and conduct Full Individual Evaluations based upon current assessment best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies / procedures
• Interpret special education laws, local Compile and interpret students' evaluation results using multiple sources of data, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose special education disability conditions and to help assess eligibility / need for special services
• Comply with district policy, and individual evaluation results with campus staff and parents to plan individualized programs and make instructional recommendations that result in appropriate services for students with disabilities

Administrative/ Campus Support

• Support student services as outlined by the ARD committee
• Manage and maintain accurate individual special education records (e.g., ARD/IEP meetings, FIEs, parent/guardian communication, notifications, informed consent)
• Develop collaborative relationships with assessment personnel, families, educators, administrators, outside agencies, and related service personnel
• Serve as a resource to campus staff in ensuring appropriate implementation of all special education and related services

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None