TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of position: 210 day contract per academic year
Hours: 7:30 A.M-4:30 P.M

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex educational diagnostician work. Work involves testing and evaluating students to determine instructional placement. Administers and evaluates a variety of testing assessments. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines appropriate evaluation measures to use for students
Maintains database to determine schedule of assessments
Schedules and administers comprehensive individual assessments for deaf students between the ages of 0-21 with varying additional disabilities
Conducts and/or coordinates psychological and behavioral assessments
Participates in summer admission assessments and recommends academic placement
Participates in resource assessments at the request of other school districts
Disseminates completed reports to the eligibility folder, school file, parents and LEA
Attends ARD meetings and shares information with staff and parents.
Serves as a resource to TSD staff
Maintains current knowledge of TEA and federal guidelines regarding special education students
Administers comprehensive testing assessments
Identifies special service needs of students
Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates testing assessment data
Gathers, researches, organizes, and compiles information
Recommends and determines student academic placement
Develops and prepares a variety of information reports
Responds to various assessment issues and requests for information
Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy completeness and accuracy of assessment data
Works as a liaison with program management, executive staff, and administrators to coordinate the assessment of students
Performs related work as assigned

Working Relationships
Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships
Demonstrates problem-solving skills
Accepts and constructively uses comments and suggestions regarding job responsibilities and performance
Works collaboratively with colleagues
Follows supervisor directives
Communicates effectively, as appropriate, with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors and public

Additional Performance Responsibilities
Complies with school policies and procedures
Maintains a professional appearance appropriate to various working situations
Meets departmental standards for attendance and arrival