Educational Diagnostician

Job Description

The Educational Diagnostician will provide academic assessment of referred students through observation, individual assessment, diagnostic teaching, parent interview, teacher interview, and review of educational records. The incumbent will provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities and contribute to the overall success of the education program.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) schools is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Educational Diagnostician will provide academic assessment of referred students through observation, individual assessment, diagnostic teaching, parent interview, teacher interview, and review of educational records. The incumbent will provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities and contribute to the overall success of the education program.

This is a REMOTE full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Demonstrates exceptional skills in engaging with and building rapport with students one-on-one, in small groups, and in large group settings.
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of IDEA and Article 7 regulations, including knowledge of nondiscriminatory evaluation placement and reevaluation criteria, parental participation, individual educational plan components, related service provisions, and least restrictive environment.
• Works in cooperation with multidisciplinary team members as well as case conference team members.
• Serves as Public Agency Representative (PAR) for Case Conference Committee Meetings as needed and when appropriate.
• Efficiently coordinates educational assessment administration in adherence to established timelines and procedures as outlined by special education administration.
• Administers a variety of tests and accurately scores the test data. May also assist with other testing such as benchmark testing, WIDA, and any other areas as needed and appropriate.
• Assists in developing psychoeducational reports by collaborating with the school psychologist and writing clear and concise psychoeducational write-ups where appropriate.
• Adheres to and upholds confidentiality guidelines as outlined by FERPA, ensuring the privacy and security of student information and records.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, optimizing time usage to maximize productivity and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Exhibits strong analytical skills, enabling accurate scoring, analysis, and informed decision-making of psychoeducational assessment data.
• Collaborates with the school psychologist regarding data interpretation and follows Article 7 guidelines.
• Develops complete individual education programs as needed.

• Maintains all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Complies with all federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and duties as assigned to support the school's mission and vision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Master’s Degree
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Three years teaching experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Indiana Exceptional Needs License

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 40% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED Qualifications:  

• Previous Diagnostician experience

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position but will require travel for school meetings, state testing, and geographically assigned territory as needed to support student evaluation.

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)