Job Description:

Special Education Diagnostician #8380

SUMMARY

/ / TUSD refers to Special Education as  Exceptional Education / /

Performs evaluative/diagnostic duties of students referred for evaluation of suspected educational disabilities. Assists with the development of educational plans to meet the specific needs of students who would qualify for special education services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Special Education Diagnostician

• Master's degree in special education or related field
• Arizona Special Education Certification
• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Experience in psycho-educational assessment

OR

• Recent (1 - 5 years) diagnostic test administration experience aimed at determining special education eligibility in public school setting.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training or education.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS 

• Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement
• Experience as a bilingual evaluator

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Must hold a current Driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of auto insurance policy. Coverage must be valid throughout term of employment.

COMMENTS:

• Pay Range $41,900 to $49,400/year
• Apply Directly at https://tusd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=8380
• Effective: 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
• LOCATION: Exceptional Education - Sites Vary
• FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
  • Work Calendar: 9.5 month
  • Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

New Teachers to the District may be eligible for a one-time recruitment stipend (up to $5,000) if hired into one of the following positions: Ex Ed, Math, Science.

Probationary Contracts will be issued for any contingent Certifications, Positions that are 0.6 FTE or less, and certified employees within their first three years with the District.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Job Contact Information

Name Carlos Dejud

Title Lead Psychologist

Phone 520-225-6610

Email carlos.dejud@tusd1.org

• Pay Range $41,900 to $49,400/year
• Apply Directly at https://tusd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=8380