LITTLEFIELD ISD SEEKS FULL TIME EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN

Primary Purpose:
 Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education.  Work cooperatively with instructional personnel and parents to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities and/or students requiring support services, as required by state and federal laws.  


Education/Certification
 Master's degree in educational assessment
 Valid Texas teaching certificate
 Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills
-Knowledge of current case law of related to students with disabilities; strict legal compliance with federal and state mandates
-Knowledge of the education of special education students and strategies to facilitate learning
-Knowledge of characteristics, etiology, and research related to cognitive, language, motor, and social/emotional aspects of emotional behavioral and learning disabilities, including students with dyslexia
-Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies (both academic/cognitive and behavioral)
-Excellent organizational, communication, and inter- and intra- personal skills

Experience
Two years teaching experience as required by law

 Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1.  Receives student referrals; select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student     
     eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations.

 2. Serves as the head of the assessment team and assumes responsibility for the comprehensive and timely
    assessment of students referred for special education through the established referral process. 

3. Provides for professional growth in keeping abreast of current requirements and changes in state and
    federal law as pertains to the education of the handicapped. 

4. Conducts and participates in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARDC) to assist with       
     interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, transition, and development of Individual Education
    Plans (IEPs) for students according to district procedures and state and federal regulations. 

5. Provides specific remediation techniques for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and learning    
    disabilities.

6. Advocates for students with disabilities.

7. Presents staff development training in assigned school to assist school personnel in identifying and      
    understanding students with disabilities.

8. Assists classroom teachers (General Education/Special Education) with implementation of the IEP.

9.  Participates in the selection, upkeep, and inventory of assessment materials and equipment.

10.  Compiles, maintains, and files confidential reports and other documents required.

11. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local
      board policy.  Complies with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

12. Develops and maintains effective individual and group interpersonal relationships with educational
      professionals, students, and parents. 

13. Uses good judgement and tact in dealing with parents, students, and other education professionals.

14.  Handles stressful situations in an objective manner, demonstrating control of anger and frustration.  

15. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Director of Special Education may
      assign.

For more information, contact Brette Southard, Director of Special Education by email:  [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in becoming an employee of Littlefield ISD!