Educational Diagnostician – Bilingual

Role Overview

• Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations in both English and Spanish to determine eligibility for special education services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure practices that support student success and legal compliance
• Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) using linguistically appropriate tools
• Administer and interpret assessments in both English and Spanish
• Prepare culturally responsive and legally defensible reports
• Present findings and recommendations at ARD meetings
• Ensure evaluations meet federal and state timelines
• Document bilingual eligibility decisions accurately
• Participate in ARD, LPAC, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with educators and service providers to interpret language acquisition versus disability and communicate with families effectively.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Texas certification as an Educational Diagnostician
• Valid Texas teaching certificate preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency required
• Must meet all TEA requirements for serving as a Diagnostician
• Deep understanding of bilingual assessment practices and cultural-linguistic considerations
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, FIE requirements, and ARD/IEP processes
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with bilingual or emergent bilingual student populations required
• Prior experience as a Diagnostician in a school setting strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Serve high-need bilingual populations across Texas
• Competitive compensation and flexible contract terms
• Work with a collaborative team focused on culturally and linguistically responsive practices
• Access to tools and support for bilingual assessment and service delivery.