Educational Diagnostician - Austin GP (26-27)

Educational Diagnostician
Special Programs
Role Mission:
IDEA Public Schools works to ensure the success of all students and to address any barriers which may impact students from achieving incredible academic and social outcomes. The Educational Diagnostician works with the Special Programs team, regional leaders, campus leaders, parents, and Special Education and General Education teachers in an effort to maximize student outcomes.
The IDEA Educational Diagnostician demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessment, eligibility for Special Education, academic and behavioral interventions, state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensures compliance with Special Education legislation. The Educational Diagnostician is a key partner in ensuring support of students and parents by helping problem solving interventions with students, who may be struggling both academically and behaviorally.
Location:
This is a full-time on-site position located in Austin. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
Travel Expectations:
The Educational Diagnostician may be expected to travel between assigned campuses
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Essential Duties:
Supports the special education teachers in developing appropriate IEP academic, behavioral, and social goals.
Meet 100% compliance in Annual ARDs and ensure all paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
Works in conjunction with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and other related and Instructional Service Personnel (VI, AI, APE, PT) to ensure completion of all ARD paperwork in a timely manner.
Follows correct procedures for maintaining records and services.
Critical Student Instruction groups are established and instruction is executed with fidelity at campuses
Provide support to 504 campus coordinators with manifestation determinations
Provide support to 504 campus coordinator with 504 meeting requirements, 504 eligibility determination, Homebound, and Manifestation Determination.
Conduct dyslexia evaluations for 504 students.
Guide campuses in tracking and documenting academic and behavioral interventions in TIER I, TIER II, and TIER III.
Conducts multidisciplinary evaluations Full and Individual Evaluations for all Non-Speech only students, Non-Autism, and Non-Emotional Disturbance students who are referred for 1 or more eligibility categories (out of 13 eligibility categories).
Adhere to most up to date evaluation tools and standards as stipulated in the American Psychological Association Testing Standards
Conducts evaluations as needed for student College Board accommodations
Helps the campus conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment. Ensure that campuses are employing a problem solving model for students in TIERS II and TIERS III
Guides the campus in how to track and document academic and behavioral interventions