7846 - Diagnostician

7846 - Diagnostician JobID: 7846

Position Type:

Central Office Admin/Diagnostician

Date Posted:

5/28/2026

Location:

Special Education

Closing Date:

06/06/2026

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JOB TITLE: Diagnostician

DUTY DAYS: 195/205

PAY GRADE: A01

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To serve as a member of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services; conduct and facilitate ARD meetings in accordance with federal and state procedures and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Certified by SBEC as an Educational Diagnostician

Special Knowledge/ Skills/Experience:

• Knowledge, practice, and interpretation of common assessment tools used in the determination of special education disability conditions. Knowledge and practice in the areas of academic instruction and strategies, data-based decision making, and legal, ethical, and professional practices. At least one year experience or practicum in a school setting, preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct Full Individual Evaluations as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation team to identify students who may be eligible for special education services

• Utilize the District Special Education Software IEP program to keep accurate ARD information on all special education students

• Work collaboratively with campus administration and teacher of record to ensure State Assessment requirements are fulfilled and current State Assessment information is available for appropriate personnel

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned

• Facilitate and conduct the ARD committee meetings on a regular basis using the District Special Education Software IEP program

• Monitor implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations

• Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEPs for their students

• Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT) Chair as appropriate

• Collaborate, assist, and coordinate:

• Implementation of effective instructional strategies and modifications

• Appropriate instructional strategies/activities

• Use of learning strategies, materials, and equipment

• With regular education classroom teacher to modify regular curriculum or differentiate instruction

• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students

• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, principals, teachers, team leaders and supervisor

• Provide ongoing information to parents regarding Transition services

• Maintain a professional relationships with supervisor, team leaders, colleagues, students, parents, and community members

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly

• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required

• Participation in staff development activities to improve job-related skills

• Maintain understanding of and comply with federal, state, district, department and school procedures, regulations, and policies for the special education process

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education or their designee

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; coordinate campus support functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending; occasional district-wide travel