JOB TITLE:  Diagnostician

DUTY DAYS: 195

PAY GRADE: A01

SALARY SCHEDULE: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

To serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team to conduct evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services; conduct and facilitate ARD meetings in accordance with federal and state procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Meets SBEC regulations and/or district requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Conduct full individual Evaluations as apart of the multi disciplinary evaluations team to identify students who may be eligible  for special education services.
2. Facilitate and conduct the ARD committee meetings on a regular basis using the District Special Education Software IEP program.
3. Utilize the District Special Education Software IEP program to keep accurate ARD information on all special education student.
4. Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure State Assessment requirements ar fulfilled and current State Assessment information is available for appropriate personnel.
5. Collaborate with student, parents, and other members of staff to develop the IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
6. Monitor implementation of the IEP/ARD and support service recommendations.
7. Assist special education teachers in developing appropriate IEPs for their students.
8. Collaborate with Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT Chair as appropriate
9. Collaborate, assist, and coordinate:
10.  Implementation of effective instructional strategies and modifications
11.  Appropriate instructional strategies/activities
12. Use of learning strategies, materials, and equipment
13. With regular education classroom teacher to modify regular curriculum or differentiate        instruction 
14. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
15. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
16. Provide ongoing information to parents regarding Transition services.
17. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
18. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
19. Compile, maintain a, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
20. Facilitate materials directives.
21. Participation in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
22. Maintain understanding of and comply with federal, state, district, and school procedures, regulations, and policies for the special education process.
23. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
24. Perform other duties assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written);  coordinate campus support functions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional district-wide travel;  occasional prolonged and irregular hours