Diagnostician job description
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Example diagnostician requirements on a job description
Diagnostician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in diagnostician job postings.
Sample diagnostician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or Health Science.
- State certification as a Diagnostician.
- Experience in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency in assessment tools.
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
Sample required diagnostician soft skills
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Empathy and respect for diversity.
Diagnostician job description example 1
Gwinnett County Board of Education diagnostician job description
+ + Position Type:
Professional/Technical/ Diagnostician II
+ Date Posted:
8/2/2022
+ Location:
Instructional Support Center
Job Code: Diagnostician II - 030378 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Pre-K Programs Office - 211207 Empl Class: ARP
Minimum Salary: $63,784.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $94,958.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 2
License and Certification Qualifications: Certification in Preschool Special Education required
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications: Three years of successful teaching experience in an early childhood special education setting preferred
Skills Qualifications: Understanding of standardized tests and measurements; experience in administering and interpreting various educational assessments; skilled in behavior observations; ability to function effectively as a member of a comprehensive assessment team; ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies; knowledge of special education law, district and state policies; and excellent oral and written communication skills
Primary Responsibilities: Lead and support the district in providing appropriate and comprehensive instructional programs for preschool students with disabilities and new students entering the program from both Babies Can't Wait or newly identified preschool age students with disabilities.
1. Administer standardized tests and measurements as part of a comprehensive evaluation for preschool students with disabilities and new students entering the program from both Babies Can't Wait or newly identified students with disabilities.
2. Create and document developmental evaluation reports and eligibility reports for the Special Education and Psychological Services Department.
3. Interpret results of tests with parents following assessments.
4. Lead eligibility meetings and track meeting minutes for program planning.
5. Provide guidance to early childhood special education teachers as needed regarding assessments.
6. Create and document monthly reports to supervisor as requested.
7. Ensure compliance with Babies Can't Wait and Due Process guidelines including timely scheduling of evaluations, eligibility meetings and notifications of case managers.
8. Assist with new projects as assigned.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Professional/Technical/ Diagnostician II
+ Date Posted:
8/2/2022
+ Location:
Instructional Support Center
Job Code: Diagnostician II - 030378 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Pre-K Programs Office - 211207 Empl Class: ARP
Minimum Salary: $63,784.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $94,958.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 2
License and Certification Qualifications: Certification in Preschool Special Education required
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.
Experience Qualifications: Three years of successful teaching experience in an early childhood special education setting preferred
Skills Qualifications: Understanding of standardized tests and measurements; experience in administering and interpreting various educational assessments; skilled in behavior observations; ability to function effectively as a member of a comprehensive assessment team; ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and community agencies; knowledge of special education law, district and state policies; and excellent oral and written communication skills
Primary Responsibilities: Lead and support the district in providing appropriate and comprehensive instructional programs for preschool students with disabilities and new students entering the program from both Babies Can't Wait or newly identified preschool age students with disabilities.
1. Administer standardized tests and measurements as part of a comprehensive evaluation for preschool students with disabilities and new students entering the program from both Babies Can't Wait or newly identified students with disabilities.
2. Create and document developmental evaluation reports and eligibility reports for the Special Education and Psychological Services Department.
3. Interpret results of tests with parents following assessments.
4. Lead eligibility meetings and track meeting minutes for program planning.
5. Provide guidance to early childhood special education teachers as needed regarding assessments.
6. Create and document monthly reports to supervisor as requested.
7. Ensure compliance with Babies Can't Wait and Due Process guidelines including timely scheduling of evaluations, eligibility meetings and notifications of case managers.
8. Assist with new projects as assigned.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Diagnostician job description example 2
Behavior Frontiers diagnostician job description
- Part time employees will be paid $100 per hour. The position may increase to full time status as referrals permit.
- Independent contractors will be paid $1,000 per completion of each report.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Licensure
Candidates must possess the following:
- PhD or PsyD in psychology
- Licensed psychologist;
- Licensed with the state of California as a psychologist
Work Experience
- Two-three years experience, in which a significant portion of time has been spent in diagnosing ASD; Postdoctoral experience may be included
- Experience administering various standardized diagnostic measures, as well as psychological and autism spectrum assessment tools to diagnose and/or rule out autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability
- Experience in health care settings or behavioral health field preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Knowledge/Skills
-
Proficiency in the following psychometric instruments:
- ADOS-2
- ADI-R
- CARS
- GARS-2
- Vineland-3
- SRS-2
- ABAS-3
- WISC-V
- Extensive knowledge of DSM-5
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with families, schools, and ASD service providers in child s community
- Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills
Benefits for All Employees:
- Competitive pay
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- Opportunities for career advancement
- Performance and promotion raises
- Employer provided laptop and cell phone
- Paid sick leave
- Paid mileage
- Paid drive time
- 401K Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Anniversary Bonus Program
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Personal Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
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engagement type: parttime PandoLogic. Keywords: Educational Diagnostician, Location: Sacramento, CA - 95811
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024