Date Available:
upcoming 2026-2027

EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN

Qualifications:

Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area of Special Education
Master's degree in education or school counseling from an approved program from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
School Psychological Examiner Certification preferred
Must have valid driver's license and daily access to a vehicle required for travel throughout the school district

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Reports to:
Director of Special Services

Job Goal:
Educational Diagnosticians are assessors certified in special education to work with students pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade by administering and interpreting standardized testing instruments that measure cognitive and/or academic abilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

Prepare psychoeducational evaluation reports based on test results and interpretation
Administer standardized testing instruments that measure cognitive and/ or academic abilities, or describe behavior, personality characteristics, attitude or aptitude, in order to determine eligibility for special education services
Compare test results with the standards of the evaluation instruments, analyze potential test biases, and develop appropriate recommendations to help direct educational interventions and services in a most inclusive and least restrictive environment
Communicate assessment findings effectively, both orally and in writing
Use effective assessment techniques appropriate for evaluating children's behavior and academic abilities
Safeguard confidentiality of student records
Adhere to all District policies and procedures and laws outlined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education
Perform other professional duties as needed to support the functions of the Special Services department

Terms of Employment:
Educational Diagnosticians will be employed for nine (9) month positions. The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District Educational Diagnostician Evaluation.