Educational Diagnostician - Multiple Positions: 2026-2027 School Year
Dallas Independent School District
Location
Dallas, Texas
Quick overview
The Educational Diagnostician will conduct psycho-educational evaluations as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify students eligible for Special Education Services and determine appropriate interventions. This role involves writing comprehensive evaluation reports, attending ARD Committee meetings, and ensuring compliance with all relevant state and federal special education guidelines.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and professional certification as an Educational Diagnostician by the Texas Education Agency, along with a valid Texas teaching certification and a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience. Required knowledge includes administering and interpreting various psychoeducational evaluation instruments and proficiency in district technology, especially the Special Education Data Management System.
Job description
Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students Obtain consent for psycho-educational evaluations Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques as a part of multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students eligible for Special Education Services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques Organize assignments to meet due dates and mandated timelines Write full and individual evaluation reports to address the needs of the student and guide instruction Attend Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings and interpret evaluation results Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referred students Complies with all state and federal rules, laws, policies and guidelines related to special education of students with disabilities Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
Master's Degree from an accredited university; professional certification as an Educational Diagnostician by the Texas Education Agency Valid Texas teaching certification with a minimum of three years of successful teaching in a public or private school setting Knowledge of the administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psychoeducational evaluation instruments Proficient in district provided software and technology including the Special Education Data Management System Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats Must be willing and able to travel throughout the district Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or Sign Language is a plus