Educational Diagnostician - LBS-1 required and 3 years ...

Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education TeacherDate Posted: 3/20/2026Location: Haven Administration CenterDate Available: 08/18/2026New Lenox School District is looking to hire a Educational Diagnostician for the 2026/2027 school year. Position Title: DiagnosticianQualifications:Illinois LBS1 CertificateMinimum of 3 years of professional experienceKnowledge in the area of diagnostics, disabilities, and program planningEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Reviews referral information and contacts appropriate personnel and parents to obtain pertinent referral informationEvaluates the academic abilities of students through observation, interview, formal and informal assessments, and file reviews for the purpose of determining special education eligibilityWrites diagnostic reports and interprets assessment findingsSchedules and attends eligibility meetings to report on evaluation resultsMakes recommendations to the educational team regarding IEP goals/objectives, accommodations/modifications, and services based on assessment findings.Responds to formal requests for a special education evaluationConsults/collaborates regularly with staff regarding the instructional program and student performanceConsults with the building's RtI team regarding intervention plans and decision to evaluate for special education eligibilityParticipates in IEP meetings as an LEA representativeSupports the District's behavioral management program and participates in the de-escalation process as designatedSupports the organization, management and implementation of the state assessmentsPerforms additional duties, as assigned by the Principal/designee for the Program.Physical Demands:Regularly required to bend, reach with hands and arms, sit on a chair, sit on the ground with students, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, walk, and navigate stairs.Be capable of physically assisting students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.)Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusAbility to verbally communicate and the ability to hear effectivelyOccasionally lift and/or move up to 30 poundsEvaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.NLSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional optional benefits. See attached contract. Attachment(s):NLSD122_Teacher_Contract_2024-2027.pdf

Created: 2026-04-15