Educational Diagnostician
Educational Diagnostician
PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Greenville, NC
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Department: Exceptional Children
Job Title: Educational Diagnostician
Reports To: EC Director and Assigned School Psychologist
Term of Employment: 10 months
Current Purpose of the Position: The Educational Diagnostician will select and administer formal and informal assessments to assist a team in determining student eligibility for Exceptional Children Services according to federal and state regulations. The Educational Diagnostician will conduct appropriate educational assessments and provide information in determining a student’s strengths and challenges, which can be used in educational planning.
Education Required for the Position: Licensed EC Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in special education from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Job Title: Educational Diagnostician
Reports To: EC Director and Assigned School Psychologist
Term of Employment: 10 months
Current Purpose of the Position: The Educational Diagnostician will select and administer formal and informal assessments to assist a team in determining student eligibility for Exceptional Children Services according to federal and state regulations. The Educational Diagnostician will conduct appropriate educational assessments and provide information in determining a student’s strengths and challenges, which can be used in educational planning.
Education Required for the Position: Licensed EC Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in special education from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in educational testing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Administer and score screening instruments, standardized tests and criterion referenced instruments
- Collect and organize relevant assessment data from the student's cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), administrator, parents and outside resource personnel
- Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews as appropriate
- Analyze assessment results and data review and provide a report for review by parents and school staff as a component of the special education eligibility evaluation
- Provide input and recommendations on the development of the Individual Education Plans
- Participate in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team Meeting regarding the interpretation of assessment data and development of IEP for students according to district procedures
- Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students as required
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documents as required
- Communicate effectively with students and school staff
- Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Experience in administering, scoring and interpreting educational assessments and communicating results in written reports
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong, self-directed time management skills and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school psychologists and other team members in the assessment process
- Working knowledge of policies/requirements governing special education
- Knowledge of appropriate modifications and interventions related to instructional needs of students that are observed during assessments or as result of intervention team planning
- Knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level
- Ability to analyze learning situations and educational measurements and make recommendations for placement based on sound criteria
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Education and Training -
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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