Diagnostic & Prescriptive Specialist

Overview

The Diagnostic and Prescriptive Specialist coordinates compliance with Maryland State assessment regulations and administration procedures; and facilitates IEP development and annual IEP team meetings.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Maintains and/or monitors compliance with federal, state, and local IEP requirements.
• Correspond with Maryland State Department of Education representatives regarding all routine matters related to Maryland State assessment regulations and administration procedures.
• Assists Teachers and related service providers in the development of appropriate IEP goals and objectives and proofs IEPs before they are submitted to the Principal.
• Schedules and facilitates annual IEP team meetings with local school system representatives and distributes meeting schedules to the treatment team.
• Maintains IEP, assessment, annual meeting, and state testing tracking forms for quality assurance purposes and provides copies to the Principal.
• Order sufficient test materials, ensure test security and return any physical test materials by the required deadline.
• Coordinate with IT any required components to state assessments completed online.
• Complete annual testing as needed to capture Present Levels of Academic Functioning.
• Maintain and/or monitors compliance with federal, state, and local IEP requirements.
• Maintain state testing tracking forms for quality assurance purposes and provide copies to the Principal.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Coordinate compliance with Medical Assistance billing and Autism Waiver service provision in conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Review client files on a quarterly basis to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, company policy, and regulatory agency standards.
• May be required to drive vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete company vehicle training.

Qualifications

Master's Degree preferred and at least 3 years' experience in special education including experience with state assessments. Must be eligible for and must obtain a valid Maryland State Department of Education certification within 60 days of hire.