Job Title: Diagnostic Teacher

Department: Special Education

Primary Purpose:

 Implement the special education assessment process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications: Valid Special Education Endorsement

                            Crisis Management Training (Training to occur once employed)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Two years teaching experience (Special Education preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Receive student referrals. Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resources.
• Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews.
• Coordinate and participate in the admission, review, and student placement upon exit. Assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
• Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• 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. Staff must be able to be trained in PCM (Professional Crisis Management)  

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.