SY - Educational Diagnostician Pool (Anticipated) - Special Education

Company: Irving Independent School District
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

JOB GOAL: Assess children referred for special education services; maintain records on eli1gible special education students according to state and federal laws; and, collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school personnel in order to plan and implement individual programs that promote student learning.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT:
Salary:
In accordance with the annual salary schedule approved by the Board of Trustees
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree
Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge in the administration and interpretation of tests used to assess
intellectual development, academic achievement, and learning style.
Knowledge of federal and state rules governing students with disabilities
Knowledge of best practices in providing programming for students with disabilities
Ability to resolve conflicts
Bilingual Spanish/English Speaker preferred
MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management:

• Encourage and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective
  
  and inclusive instruction programs to achieve identified needs of students with
  disabilities.
  
  
• Cooperate with school district staff in scheduling instructional classes, services, or
  
  activities to enhance learning outcomes.
  
  
• Assist in ensuring that support services for students with disabilities are effective in
  
  achieving their objectives.
  
  
• Support and follow local, state, and federal rules, procedures, and policies.
  
  School Climate:
  
  
• Communicate and interpret the philosophy of the district's special education program
  
  effectively with parents, school personnel, and community.
  
  
• Assist in the coordination of procedures for student appraisal and the admission, review,
  
  and dismissal process.
  
  
• Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and
  
  concern.
  
  
• Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, staff, teachers, staff,
  
  and/or the community.
  School Improvement:
  
  
• Provide assistance in special education programming for campus level personnel so that
  
  overall performance is improved.
  
  
• Work cooperatively with others in attaining district and special education program goals
  
  and objectives.
  
  
• Stay current regarding and facilitate the use of effective techniques and strategies in the
  
  learning process for students with disabilities
  
  
• Work cooperatively with campus, transportation, and central office personnel to insure
  
  schools are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for special education.
  Student Management:
  
  
• 
  Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns and needs students and their parents.
  
  
• Monitor student records to insure the ARD recommendations are being followed and
  
  apprise campus administration and central office staff of needed changes
  
  
• Collaborate in the decision making process at the campus level and central office level to
  
  foster teaching/learning improvement
  Professional Growth and Development:
  
  
• 
  Continue to develop skills appropriate to the job assignment
  
  
• Use input provided to improve professional skills and knowledge through
  
  formal and informal assessment data
  
  
• Maintain a professional and ethical manner as outlined in the Standards of Conduct for the
  
  Teaching Profession
  
  
• Maintain mental and physical ability to perform job functions
  
  School/Community Relations:
  
  
• 
  Communicate and convey information with clarity regarding the district's programs.
  
  
• 
  Act as an effective liaison among staff, parents, and community
  
  
• Involve parents and the community in district and special education program
  
  improvement efforts as appropriate
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
  Mental Demands:
  Emotional control and patience
  Concentration on required tasks
  Flexibility in performing daily activities
  Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Frequent in-district travel
  Moderate lifting
  Sitting for long periods of time
  Repetitive hand movements
  Correctable visual acuity, auditory acuity, and speech
  Adequate upper body strength
  Adequate fine motor dexterity
  Ability to navigate school buildings frequently and independently
  The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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