Educational Diagnostician

NOTICE: You will not be able to apply for this job through School Spring. Please complete the Professional Employment Application on our website Covington ISD Employment under the "Professional Applicants" tab and email it along with your resume' and other required documentation, plus a virtual copy of your teaching certification or other certification, to Director Cherish Hermes @ cherish.hermes@ Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assessment 1.Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process. 2.Select and administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations. 3.Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student's cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people. 4.Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews. 5.Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Consultation 6.Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities. 7.Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP. 8.Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. 9.Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. Program Management 10.Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents. 11.Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment. 12.Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the assessment program and make changes based on findings. pile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. ply 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. ply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. 16.Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. Communication 17.Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors. 18.Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents. Please complete the Professional Employment Application on our website located under "About CISD" and "Employment" and upload it along with required documents at . For questions, contact Holli Boyd at (254) 582-3814, ext. 202.

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