Location: Fort Worth,TX, USA
The Educational Diagnostician assesses and diagnoses the learning problems of students. The Educational Diagnosticians works within the scope of a multidisciplinary team of professionals to make decisions regarding the placement and support of students with learning disabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Works within the scope of a multidisciplinary team to assess students, plans a course of action and monitors the progress of a student within the school system
+ Receives student referrals and evaluates within the appropriate timelines established by the school district
+ Assists in the selection of evaluation materials and equipment maintenance
+ Uses course of action determined by the team to implement and track the program developed by the multidisciplinary team
+ Collects data from student folders, teachers, support staff, parents, and any other outside personnel involved in the program
+ Evaluates the assessment program and implements changes as needed
+ Completes reports and evaluation logs as required by the school district and state/federal guidelines
+ Communicates with parents, teachers, and staff on progress of the student
+ Remains informed regarding state and federal guidelines as it relates to special education
+ Plans, develops, and implements training for school district staff and teachers
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Masters Degree preferred
+ Teaching experience preferred
+ Certification as required by State and/or contract Regulations
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.