Educational Diagnostician - Special Education (2026-2027)
Company: Prosper ISD
Location: Prosper
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum Salary: $71,316/Days: 195 Primary Purpose: Assess the
educational, learning styles, and program needs of students
referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with
instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate
instructional programs for students with disabilities.
Qualifications: Education/Certification: Master’s degree in
educational assessment Valid Texas teaching certificate Valid Texas
educational diagnostician certificate Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education
students, human development, and learning theories Ability to
interpret data Excellent organizational, communication, and
interpersonal skills Understanding of and commitment to customer
care principles Experience with autism assessment preferred
Experience: Two years teaching experience Major Responsibilities
and Duties: Assessment 1. Select and administer formal and informal
assessments to determine student eligibility for special education
services according to federal and Texas Education Agency
regulations. 2. Compile and evaluate comprehensive student
information including classroom observations; personal interviews
with the student, teachers(s), parents and others; and relevant
assessment data from student’s cumulative folder. Consult with
parents and teacher concerning the educational needs of students
and interpretation of assessment data. 3. Participate in the
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with
interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and
development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students
according to district procedures. Consultation 4. Present staff
development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel
in identifying and understanding students with disabilities. 5.
Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP. Program
Management 6. Participate in the selection of assessment materials
and equipment. 7. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of
the assessment program and make changes based on findings. 8.
Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents
required. 9. Comply with policies established by federal and state
law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply
with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal
computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent
walking Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or
more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities,
control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory
students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged
or irregular hours Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may
require districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional
control under stress
Keywords: Prosper ISD, The Colony , Educational Diagnostician - Special Education (2026-2027), Education / Teaching , Prosper, Texas
