Frisco Independent School District

Public school district serving Frisco and nearby communities

Special Education - Educational Diagnostician

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Full-timeFrisco, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree is required.
A valid Texas teaching certificate is required.
A valid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate is required.
At least three years of teaching experience is required.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of students with disabilities, human development, and learning theories is required.
Knowledge of special education disability conditions and their effects on learning is required.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education is required.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
The employee must maintain emotional control under stress.
The employee may need to assist with positioning students with physical disabilities and must be able to travel district-wide.

Responsibilities

Implement the special education evaluation process and assess referred students' educational learning styles and program needs.
Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to identify appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
Coordinate all aspects of the child-centered special education process on assigned campuses and ensure ARD/IEP processes and program quality comply with federal, state, and local requirements.
Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, cumulative folders, and outside evaluation reports.
Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.
Review available data to select appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.
Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine whether students meet educational disability criteria or need special education services under federal and state regulations.
Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports in the District special education data management system.
Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of data and students' educational needs.
Participate in ARD Committee recommendations regarding eligibility and educational need for services, and assist with interpreting evaluation data, placement, timelines, and IEP development according to District procedures.
Manage caseloads and assignments to meet evaluation, ARD/IEP meeting, and student-service timelines and compliance requirements.
Facilitate or coach staff on implementing quality special education programming.
Support communication and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Consult with and train District staff, outside service providers, and guardians on disability criteria and IEP development and implementation.
Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and educational aids to promote student independence.
Compile, maintain, file, and upload physical and digital reports and required documents in the District special education data management system.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, Frisco ISD policies, and department and campus procedures.
Use the District special education data management system accurately and proficiently.
Participate in professional development, department and team meetings, campus and District meetings, and meetings concerning student referrals and IEP development as applicable.
Maintain professional relationships and effective verbal and written communication with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records.
Assume shared responsibility for health, safety, and confidentiality, including implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral intervention strategies or providing school health, related, and personal care services as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports To

Coordinator of Special Education Services

Work Year Days

195

Salary

Actual salary will be calculated based on experience

Primary Purpose

Implement the special education evaluation process. Assess the educational learning styles and program needs of students referred for special education services. Provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities. Coordinate all aspects of the child-centered special education process on assigned campus(es) and ensure that the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:Master’s DegreeValid Texas teaching certificateValid Texas Educational Diagnostician certificate Special Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of students with disabilities, human development, and learning theoriesKnowledge of various special education disability conditions and their challenges to learningKnowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special educationExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience:Minimum of three years of teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assessment / Evaluation:Collect, organize and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as relevant assessment data from the cumulative folder and outside evaluation reports.Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.Review available data to determine appropriate evaluation materials, procedures, and equipment.Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine if a student meets educational disability criteria and/or exhibits a need for special education services according to federal and state regulations.Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the District special education data management system.Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of evaluation data and educational needs of the student.Participate in the ARD Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services and to assist with the interpretation of evaluation data, appropriate placement, specified timelines and development of IEPs for students according to District procedures.Manage caseload and assignments to meet compliance and timelines for evaluations, ARD/IEP committee meetings, and services to students Campus, Program, and Collegial Support:Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.Support the communication and application of relevant local, state, and federal laws.Engage in behavior that is reflective of mutual support, effort, and collaboration for the benefit of students. Communication:Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times. Planning and/or Provision of Services:Consult and train District staff, outside service providers, and guardians regarding disability criteria and the development and implementation of the IEP.Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment, and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence. Administration:Compile, maintain, file, and/or upload all physical and digital reports, records, and other required documents within the District special education data management system.Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD.Comply with all department and campus procedures.Utilize the District special education data management system with proficiency and accuracy.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment, including attendance at department and team meetings.Participate in campus, District, and/or team meetings, as applicable, for student referrals, IEP development, and/or other purposes as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands may include: Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. District wide travel. Hours may vary.Special Education General Employee Expectation:The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Additional Considerations

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.

Disclosure Statements

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.

About the Company

Frisco Independent School District

Public school district serving Frisco and nearby communities

Frisco Independent School District is a public school district serving students in Frisco and parts of McKinney, Plano and Little Elm in Texas. Its elementary, middle and high schools serve communities in Collin and Denton counties, alongside specialised programmes and virtual learning options. Students have access to core academic courses, fine arts, athletics, career and technical education, and services for learners with disabilities. The district follows a student opportunity model focused on smaller, personalised learning environments and understanding each child's individual needs. Frisco Independent School District is headquartered in Frisco, Texas, United States.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
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Headquarters: Frisco, TX
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