Educational Diagnostician or School Psychologist- Lewisville Home Office
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- Lewisville, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university
- Licensure from Texas State Board of Psychologists
- Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Ability to make sound decisions within the parameters of authority
- Proficiency with technology applications (i.e., Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Frontline)
- Receive student referrals and review for Response to Intervention (RTI) fidelity
- Select and administer formal and informal evaluations to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and state regulations
- Conduct classroom observations
- Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to interpret evaluation data
- Make recommendations for appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Provide staff development training as requested to assist school personnel in identification of students with disabilities as well as understanding of specific disabilities
- Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP
- Consult with parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of evaluation data
- Assist in the selection of evaluation materials and equipment
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the evaluation program and make recommendations based on findings
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
- Observe all retention regulations
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of evaluation, placement, and planning for special education services
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents