TITLE: EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN
CLASSIFICATION: Ancillary
DEPARTMENT: Educational Dev. Center (SSC)
WORK HOURS: 7.5
CONTRACT LENGTH: 203 Days
GMCS employees: Transfer Request Form needs to be signed by supervisor and uploaded to your application.
To ensure that students referred for Special Education services receive appropriate and timely psycho-educational evaluations and placement. In addition, provide technical assistance to the school and district staff in meeting the needs of Special Education students.
Experience: Three years of related work experience, preferably in school system.
Education: Must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Diagnostics, or Master’s degree in a related field that included graduate classes in psychometric assessments of both cognitive and academic achievement.
Gallup McKinley County Public Schools is comprised of over 11000 students across 34 school sites across 7 unique communities and according the State of New Mexico the district one of the fastest growing district’s in student achievement in New Mexico. The Gallup-McKinley area is in the midst of concerted effort by elected officials, businesses, and volunteer groups to implement a variety of quality of life initiatives. We have a thriving outdoor scene, and events celebrating our cultural diversity. Gallup McKinley-County Schools is uniquely situated near or on both the Navajo and the Zuni reservations and the city of Gallup serves as the economic hub for members of both tribes. The unique cultures of the area are recognized and celebrated at the schools in both the students’ academic pursuits and in the schools and districts community events. Gallup has an aquatic center, mall, 3 movie theaters, medical facilities and providers, diverse worship opportunities, indoor & outdoor recreational opportunities, incredible scenic beauty, natural and cultural attractions, forested mountains within 20 miles, great hunting, road & mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking. The University of New Mexico Gallup Campus offer both undergraduate and graduate programs in Gallup.
Applicants must have MA degree and possess or have ability to obtain a NM teaching license (New Mexico has an alternative licensure program for applicants who possess a BA degree or higher)
All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Full and complete job descriptions available from the Personnel Department.
Download NM Licensure Application: http://www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/index.html
NMAC Rule: http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/parts/title06/06.063.0005.htm |