Educational Diagnostician

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware License and Special Education Teacher Certification (K-12) in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1531
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams
• Must demonstrate a firm knowledge of special education laws and requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate leadership skills and experience in a leadership role.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in special education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state limitations.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s educational records classroom teacher(s), principal, support staff, and parents. This includes student transition survey data.
• Manage meeting schedules and provide all paperwork related to the invitation process.
• Develop students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP) and ensure that drafts are received by all necessary stakeholders.
• Collect and review cumulative files of incoming students and research educational records. Facilitate meetings related to special education and child study team referrals including transfer and transition meetings.
• Coordinate outside agencies with the needs of the student and in alignment with the Individual Education Plan IEP, this includes scheduling evaluations and transition services.
• Maintain updated student audit files and any related documentation to support students’ needs to be in compliance with state requirements.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck