POSITION TITLE:Teacher EvaluatorREPORTS TO:Exceptional Children DirectorBEGINNING DATE:Open Until FilledTERM OF EMPLOYMENT:10 monthsSALARY:State Teacher Salary Schedule (based on experience)FSLA STATUS:ExemptNATURE OF WORK:The Educational Diagnostician will work directly with a School Psychologist. The Educational Diagnostician will be a member of the students interdisciplinary team and will be responsible for initial and ongoing psycho-educational assessments.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Working knowledge of ECATS and ability to access information
Be able to effectively answer questions regarding IEP process
Knowledge of federal law regarding IDEA and its impact on public education
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development and learning theories
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, employees, school personnel and the public
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelors Degree in related field required
Current North Carolina Educators license
At least three years of successful working experience (required)
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow all rules, policies, and procedures for the Craven County Schools.
Have knowledge of and follow all state and federal regulations.
Work collaboratively with other assessment personnel, such as speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and school psychologists, counselors and social workers to determine eligibility for special education.
Collect and organize relevant assessment data from students cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resources.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
Conduct classroom observations and personal interviews as needed.
Schedule, conduct and score evaluation assessments and submit to school psychologists for interpreting results.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support ongoing operations of the Exceptional Children Division.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, and walking, including repetitive motions.
Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours.
Ability to lift 15-30 pounds routinely and 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.Craven County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.EOE
