Behavioral Intervention, Case Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Functional Analysis, Leadership, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reimbursement, School Buildings, School Psychology, Special Education, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Wabash River Special Services Cooperative
1329 Second Street, Covington, Indiana 47932
EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN OPENING
This position is with Wabash River Special Services Cooperative (Covington Community School Corporation holds the contracts for WRSSC employees). Wabash River Special Services Cooperative is based out of Covington and serves seven school corporations including Covington Community School Corporation, MSD of Warren County, Attica Consolidated, Southeast Fountain, North Vermillion, North Central Parke, and Southwest Parke.
Description of Position/Responsibilities: Educational Diagnosticians are partnered with School Psychologists to assist with the evaluation of students as specified by IDEA/Article 7 to determine eligibility for special education services and serve as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. Additionally, the Educational Diagnostician may assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans. This position covers all seven school corporations. The Educational Diagnostician will travel to schools within the seven school corporations depending on the current evaluation needs.
Specifically, Educational Diagnosticians duties will include the following:
- Send out appropriate ratings scales and other forms to parents and school staff.
- Complete portions of the evaluation including collecting and summarizing the educational history and social and developmental history portions, complete and summarize observations of students, and administer academic achievement tests and summarize the results. School Psychologists will complete other portions of assessment including cognitive measures, social/emotional assessments, etc.
- Communicate on a regular basis about cases with the School Psychologists.
- Communicate results to school staff and parents as part of a multidisciplinary team, including pre-meetings if requested by parents.
- Attend case conferences and communicate results and multi-disciplinary team recommendations, as assigned.
- Other pertinent duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of school teams in the RTI or MTSS process, in assigned buildings and assist the team with tasks such as communication with parents, analysis of data, intervention planning based upon data, discussion of success of intervention, and assist in the determination of referral recommendations.
- Provide information to school staff and parents regarding disabilities and special education issues and deliver professional development as requested.
- Participate in cooperative teams and committees as assigned.
- The position covers multiple school buildings and sites and requires use of personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement.
Job Requirements:
- Indiana Licensure as a Special Education Teacher or other related licensure
- Thorough knowledge of IDEA / Article 7
- Effective spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy of information
- Ability to collaborate with teams, either as a leader or participant
- Ability to lead training sessions on various topics related to the field
For additional information, please contact:
Ms. Jodie Akinbo
Director of Special Education
jakinbo@wrssc.org
(765) 231-3180
Website: https://www.wrssc.org
Job Category: Certified Staff
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: WRSSC
Complete certified employee application on Covington Community School website at https://www.covington.k12.in.us
Benefits Package
Salary commensurate with education and experience
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Indiana Dept Of Education