Primary Purpose:

Review referrals for individual evaluation to determine appropriate interventions; assess students when an individual evaluation is recommended; ensure that legal requirements for evaluation are met and the evaluation report is shared with campus staff and parents; conduct ARD/IEP meeting and assist building administrator in ensuring that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements; review initial evaluations and interpret the educational implications of initial evaluation and reevaluations. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s Degree/ Educational Diagnostician Certification

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment:

• Demonstrates skill in interpretation of assessment instruments in terms of eligibility guidelines, and in relation to classroom performance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appraisal instruments, their utilization and interpretation in making appropriate recommendations for student evaluation and placement.
• Demonstrates the ability to competently and accurately organize and compose assessment results.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the interpretation of needs requisite to improve and revise comprehensive assessment services.

Consultation:

• Demonstrates the ability to work with the teacher in preparing an individual education plan.

• Possesses the ability to maintain communication with all educational professionals.
• Possesses the ability to consult with parents about concerns for their children and to convey the need for assistance to the proper individuals.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the teacher in special instructional methods and techniques and choose special materials for the IEP.

Program Management:

• Demonstrates the ability to provide information to school personnel and parents that will facilitate understanding of the comprehensive assessment.           
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret the school environment in order to implement a comprehensive assessment program and make proper assessment decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the organization of ARD meetings and conferences and to share appropriate individual data with staff members.
• Demonstrates the ability to confidentially disclose information that will assist in the identification of students with special needs and/or problems.

Communication:

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with groups or individuals in an effective manner.

Professionalism:

• Exhibits a professional and positive attitude in all interactions with all people and matters involved in schools.
• Demonstrates interest in personnel and professional growth by attending in-service meetings, workshops and conferences.

• Observes professional ethics; works and co-operates with the entire staff; seeks, shares and respects ideas of others; refrains from revealing confidential information regarding pupils and their families.

• Initiates activities to maintain professional competence such as staying abreast of current educational techniques, materials and methods.

Administration:

• Supports established administrative policies and directives.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer and copier.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.