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Educational Diagnostician/LSSP
KIPP Houston Charter Schools
Houston, TX
Duties: Conduct evaluations and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of laws, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures. Ensure evaluation practices are provided in an ethical and professional manner. Utilize various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services and in determining appropriate intervention strategies and techniques. Selects, administers, and interprets appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations. Applies knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity and the significance of student diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction. Attend Admissions, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings and interpret evaluation results. Demonstrates knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students with disabilities and determining the presence of an educational need for special education.
Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university. Certification as an Educational Diagnostician or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP). At least 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience as a diagnostician preferred. Knowledge of federal and state special education law. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and with all levels of special needs students and their parents. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, organized, efficient, creative, flexible & self-aware. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsive; follows up and follow through with students, families, and faculty members. Collaborative and team-focused. Possesses passionate and loving attitude toward all children. Committed to the mission of KIPP.
Additional Information: At KIPP, Knowledge Is Power Program, we believe in the empowerment of the next generation. This is why KIPP has been producing world changing, college bound students for 15 years. KIPP was founded in Houston in 1994 to prepare students with the academic and intellectual skills, knowledge, habits, and character traits necessary to succeed at all levels of Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. KIPP has grown into a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities. As we continue to achieve results in our growing network of schools, KIPP is redefining the notion of what is possible in public education. We are committed to sharing all that we learn in an effort to inspire other communities to consider the approach that has made KIPP schools and their KIPPsters successful. KIPP Houston is seeking a highly motivated full-time Educational Diagnostician/LSSP to provide diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional faculty and parents to provide an appropriate education program for students with disabilities throughout the region.
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Deedrah Harp
Director of Student Support Services
10711 Kipp Way
Houston, TX 77099
Phone: 832-633-1844
E-mail: dharp@kipphouston.org
