Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluate students for a special education disability determination and provide written multi-disciplinary FIE report in compliance with local state and federal guidelines. Provide recommendations for education programs based on evaluation data. Assist in the development of appropriate educational programs for special education students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Certification: Masters Degree Educational Diagnostician Certification from TEA

Special Knowledge and Skills: Bilingual oral and written Knowledge of special education policies and procedures Proficiency in all types of assessments of students in the school system Working knowledge of computers, word processing, and software related to the field Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form Effective interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE

1 year of experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation: Serve as ATL as assigned Conduct Full Individual Evaluation FIE within TEA and IDEA timelines, including 504 evaluations Write an FIE report per the multi-disciplinary team MDT process per TEA and IDEA guidelines Communicate the results of the FIE by conducting parent conferences for the purpose of reviewing and interpreting the results of the FIE evaluation

ARD Committee Meetings: Provide the ARD Committee with the necessary information upon which to determine the students special education disability conditions and serve as a member of the ARDC to determine special education eligibility

Consultation: Consultation with Campus, including Administrators, LID Classrooms, and General Education Teachers and Staff Provide consultation to LID Classrooms Provide consultation to parents and school staff, including ARD CFs, Administrators, and classroom teachers Serve as a consultant to SEID team concerning instructional strategies developed in the educational plan

Assist in Development and Implementation: Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training for teachers and staff Provide parent training as assigned Serve as a liaison between schools and outside agencies for eligible special education students

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in departmental staff meetings, district meetings, various team meetings, Case Review, etc., and campus meetings (e.g., Student Intervention Team)

Update skills as needed and directed by the Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services and/or Executive Director of Special Programs

Maintain certification and good standing with TEA, including completion of all required CEU and submission of certification requirements

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE COORDINATOR OF EVALUATION AND RELATED SERVICES AND/OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS

• Frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people

EXPECTATIONS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Motion: frequent walking and reaching
• Must be able to maintain a stationary position for testing and report writing
• Must be able to observe students
• Lifting: frequent light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds, heavy lifting 45 pounds or over, and positioning students with physical disabilities

EXPECTATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work inside and outside
• Exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to biological hazards, body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases
• Regular travel between campuses within the district

EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL DRESS

• Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for the assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by the supervisor and approved by the Superintendent
• Visible body piercings, except earrings, will not be allowed during work hours