Education/Certification
Master’s degree in educational evaluation
Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate and/or
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students
Knowledge of state and federal laws
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation
- Receive student referrals and review for fidelity
- Select and administer formal and informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations.
- Write comprehensive reports with parent friendly language and in-depth recommendations for student success
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to interpret evaluation data. Make recommendations for appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Consultation
- Provide staff development training as requested to assist school personnel in identification of students with disabilities as well as understanding of specific disabilities
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
- Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of evaluation data.
- Assist in the selection of evaluation materials and equipment.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the evaluation program and make recommendations based on findings.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Observe all retention regulations
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
- Support the organizational needs of the Special Education department
Communication
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Travel to multiple Dallas/Ft Worth locations as needed
- Moderate lifting and carrying