DESCRIPTION
The Educational Diagnostician will work at an assigned location or a set of cases based on their availability and the needs of schools/districts in the area.
They will be supervised by a Director of Evaluation Support and the Case Manager will assign them cases if needed. Depending on the situation, testing kits and protocols will be provided either by AIM or the school/district.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques, as a part of multidisciplinary team to assist in identifying students eligible for Special Education Services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques
- Organize assignments to meet due dates and mandated timelines
- Provide consultation to parents and school personnel regarding the educational needs of students as they relate to the instructional setting
- Write full and individual evaluation (FIE) or review of existing evaluation data (REED) reports
- Provide referral information to students, families, program and professionals regarding the needs of referral students
- Attend Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings and interpret evaluation results
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director(s) of Evaluation Support or other AIM leaders
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the administration and interpretation of a wide variety of psycho-educational evaluation instruments
- 3+ years of successful teaching in a public or private school setting
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Master's Degree in education or a related field from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- Successful completion of the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES)
COMPETENCIES
Test Kits
Diagnostic Software
Report Writing
Time Management & Punctuality
Professional Email and Messaging Etiquette
Special Education Management Software (eSped/Frontline, etc.)
Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
COMPENSATION
- AIM offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Contact done via Slack, e-mail, and Zoom with Directors and colleagues
- Occasional travel
- Occasional light lifting and carrying of test materials
BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES
- Flexible Schedule with a 40-hour maximum per week
- Direct Deposit
- Health Benefits Package including vision and dental (partially employer-paid)
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan (after one year of employment)
- Technology and Microsoft Office license provided
- Testing kits and Protocols provided
- Internal Professional Development opportunities available each month
ABOUT AIM
AIM is a Texas-based contract company aimed at providing evaluations and other in-school services for public and charter schools that are looking to better support their students.
Since 2012, AIM and its staff of evaluators, service providers, and teachers have established working relationships with various independent school districts and charter schools around our base of operations in San Antonio as well as Austin, Ft. Worth-Dallas, Houston, and their surrounding areas.
The company has won several awards such as Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and is a certified Great Place to Work!
AIM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.