About this role
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assess, analyze and interpret intellectual and educational functioning of students referred for Special Education assessment and of students requiring three-year re-evaluations; to promote a positive working relationship, among and between staff and the schools as academic and functional based recommendations are presented to campus teams who will implement student-learning framework by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productive work. QUALIFICATIONS: Educational/Certification: Master's Degree, required Educational Diagnostician's Certificate, required Special Knowledge/Skills: Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; demonstrate knowledge of testing instruments to use with students who may qualify as disabled according to federal mandates; able to administer and inerpret assessments in English/Spanish, preferred Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, required Days: 197 Daily Rate pay range: Minimum: $ 332.86 Maximum: $ 464.40 Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Interprets evaluation results to school personnel, parents, and outside agencies, as appropriate.
• Must be able to conduct full and individual evaluations using most current evaluation tools and interpretation reports.
• Demonstrates knowledge of district RTI process, analyze/review student folders for possible special education evaluation and provide recommendations.
• Includes academic and functional based recommendations in evaluation reports.
• Complies with local and deferral mandated timelines for admission, review and dismissal meetings as well as evaluations.
• Assists in the dissemination of local, state and federal regulations with regards to special education guidelines.
• Assist in providing training/support for online ARD managing program.
• Displays knowledge of procedural safeguards and ARD guide.
• Communicates with staff, students, and parents in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Maintains and submits complete PEIMS data according to district timeline.
• Demonstrates personal and professional growth by attending in-services meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Disseminates ideas and information to other professionals and the community through written materials, by conducting in-services, and through contact with outside agencies.
• Effectively participates in ARD's, parent conferences, transition meetings, and other related meetings on campus.
• Assists school personnel and parents in planning and implementing the Individual Education Plan.
• Serves as a liaison for the special education department by interpreting, recommending, and organizing services needed for the student.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, copier, fax machine, multimedia equipment WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; lifting and carrying testing materials of moderate weight; repetitive hand and wrist motions; frequent districtwide and occasional state or national travel.