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Approved:
07-18-75
Revised: 05-12-76
Revised: 08-29-79
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Special Education, the Diagnostic
Teacher will provide diagnosis, program planning, and develop and/or
define those techniques, methods, and materials for pupils who cannot be
properly evaluated in the special classes or centers in order to provide
an assessment and/or program plan to assist in placement as determined at
the subsequent Educational Assessment Services meeting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Credential: Possession of a basic teaching credential and a
credential authorizing service in at least one area of special education,
as issued by the California State Preparation and Licensing Commission.
and
Education: Baccalaureate or higher degree from an approved
institution including advanced training in educational diagnosis and
prescription of pupils with learning disabilities and behavioral
disorders.
and
Experience: A minimum of three years of full-time teaching
experience in public or private schools, with at least one year of
experience in special education. Demonstrated competency in the area
of individualized instruction based on a diagnostic-prescriptive approach.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides
assessments, program plans, techniques, methods and data that will
best serve pupils whose disabilities in learning, emotional adjustment
and/or physical handicaps which cannot be determined in the special
education classes or centers.
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Provides
recommendations in regard to the type of learning environment best
suited to the pupil's needs.
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Provides
for a more complete understanding of the pupil's learning and/or
behavior disabilities and educational needs through parent and staff
involvement.
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Assists
the program specialist in the coordination of various consultants and
services of support personnel.
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Assists
district teachers by demonstrating various strategies and materials to
use with pupils having unique learning needs.
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Maintains
a system of records for each pupil assigned, including the school
register.
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Serves
as a member of the Educational Assessment Services Team for placement
in the diagnostic class.
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Attends
meetings called by the Supervisor, Special Education.
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Assists
and consults with the teachers and staff upon entry and discharge from
the diagnostic class.
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Assists
the program specialists and support personnel in implementing the
program plan.
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Participates
in inservice meetings.
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Performs
other duties as required.
WORK
SCHEDULE AND SALARY
The
Diagnostic Teacher serves on the days schools are in session plus
non-teaching service days, as required, and is placed on the teachers'
salary schedule according to training and experience.
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