Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician Dickinson Independent School District

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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Job ID:

5507683

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 3, 2026 Job Description

Position:

Bilingual Educational Diagnostician

Department:

Special Programs Immediate Supervisor(s): Coordinator of Evaluation & Related Services

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

Per Compensation Manual Days Employed:

Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluate students for a special education disability determination and provide written multi-disciplinary FIE report in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines Provide recommendations for education programs based on evaluation data Assist in the development of appropriate educational programs for special education students

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree Educational Diagnostician Certification from TEA

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Bilingual (oral and written) Knowledge of special education policies and procedures Proficiency in all types of assessments of students in the school system Working knowledge of computers, word processing, and software related to the field Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form Effective interpersonal skills

Experience:

1 year of experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation:

Serve as ATL as assigned Conduct Full Individual Evaluation (FIE) within TEA and IDEA timelines; this includes 504 evaluations Write an FIE report per the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) process, per TEA and IDEA guidelines Communicate the results of the FIE by conducting parent conferences for the purpose of reviewing and interpreting the results of the FIE evaluation Provide the ARD Committee with the necessary information upon which to determine the student's special education disability conditions and serve as a member of the ARDC to determine special education eligibility Consultation with Campus, including

Administrators, LID Classrooms, and General Education Teachers and Staff:

Provide consultation to LID Classrooms Provide consultation to parents and school staff, including ARD CFs, Administrators, and classroom teachers Serve as a consultant to SEID team concerning instructional strategies developed in the educational plan Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training for teachers and staff Provide parent training as assigned Serve as a liaison between schools and outside agencies for eligible special education students

ARD/ 504

Committee Meetings:

Participate in

ARD/ 504

meetings as needed Complete ARD/504 paperwork related to programming as needed

Team Work:

the cooperative effort to achieve common goals and the ability to work well with others Work as a team member Follow all agreements of our "You Said Yes"

Bilingual:

Administer, interpret, and analyze bilingual assessments Translate documents as needed Communicate with bilingual parents and students as needed

Administrative:

Participate in departmental staff meetings, district meetings, various team meetings (Case Review, etc), and campus meetings (e.g. Student Intervention Team) Update skills as needed and directed by the Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services and/or Executive Director of Special Programs Maintain certification and good standing with TEA, including completion of all required CEU and submission of certification requirements Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Evaluation and Related Services and/or Executive Director of Special Programs Follow the A-Z Special Education Operating Guidelines

EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; use of ipads, laptops, and computers, including specialized software; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:

Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking and reaching; must be able to maintain a stationary position for testing and report writing

See:

Must be able to observe students

Communicate:

Must be able to communicate with staff, students, and parents; must be able to convey accurate information, maintain composure and communicate effectively under stress

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint

Environment:

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases); regularly travel between campuses within the district

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people

Professional Dress:

Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.

EVALUATIONS

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually.

Position Type:

Full-Time