Cooperative School Services

1389 Saint Gaspar Drive, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978

EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN OPENING

This position is with Cooperative School Services (West Central School Corporation holds the contracts for CSS employees). Cooperative School Services is based in Rensselaer and serves nine school corporations (Benton Community, Frontier, Kankakee Valley, North Newton, North White, Rensselaer Central, South Newton, Tri-County and West Central).

Description of Position/Responsibilities: Educational Diagnosticians are partnered with School Psychologists to assist with the evaluation of students as specified by IDEA/Article 7 to determine eligibility for special education services and serve as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. Additionally, the Educational Diagnostician will assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans. The assigned territory will be 2 - 3 districts, depending on the size and enrollments of the districts.

Specifically, Educational Diagnosticians duties will include the following:

• Send out appropriate ratings scales and other forms to parents and school staff.
• Complete portions of the evaluation including collecting and summarizing the educational history and social and developmental history portions, complete and summarize observations of student, and administer academic achievement tests and summarize the results. School Psychologists will complete other portions of assessment including cognitive measures, social/emotional assessments, etc.
• Communicate on a regular basis about cases with the School Psychologists.
• Communicate results to school staff and parents as part of multidisciplinary team, including pre-meetings if requested by parents.
• Attend case conferences and communicate results and multi-disciplinary team recommendations, as assigned.
• Other pertinent duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of school teams in the RTI or MTSS process, in assigned buildings and assist team with tasks such as communication with parents, analysis of data, intervention planning based upon data, discussion of success of intervention, and assist in the determination of referral recommendations.
• Provide information to school staff and parents regarding disabilities and special education issues and deliver professional development as requested.
• Participate in Cooperative teams and committees as assigned.
• The position covers multiple school buildings and sites and requires use of personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement.

Job Requirements:

1. Indiana Licensure as a Special Education Teacher or other related licensure

2. Thorough knowledge of IDEA / Article 7

3. Effective spoken and written communication skills

4. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy of information

5. Ability to collaborate with teams, either as a leader or participant

6. Ability to lead training sessions on various topics related to the field

Application Process:

1. Contact CSS for application: mail@cooperativeschoolservices.org

2. Submit completed application with three letters for recommendation, cover letter, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Candidates will be contacted for interview process.

It is the policy of West Central School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title II, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions or concerns should be directed to: Superintendent c/o West Central School Corporation, PO Box 578, Francesville, IN 47946 Phone 219-567-9161.