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Educational Examiner (2026-2027 School Year)

Pulaski County Special School District

Little Rock, ARFull-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Little Rock, AR
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Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Arkansas Teaching Certificate In Educational Examiner CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

Pulaski County Special School District is hiring an Educational Examiner (2026-2027 School Year). The Educational Examiner completes child-find requirements to ensure eligible students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. This role involves assessing students using appropriate diagnostic practices, administering assessments for suspected disabilities, and assisting with due process conferences. The examiner collaborates with various educational staff and parents to ensure evaluations are completed and compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Key focus areas include Assess students using appropriate assessment and diagnostic practices, Administer assessments for all suspected disabilities, and Assist with due process conferences and associated paperwork.

Successful candidates bring Valid Arkansas Teaching Certificate, Master's Degree In Education, and Experience. Important skills include Assess Students, Administer Assessments, Write Reports, Sign Reports, Interpret Results, and Assist With Due Process Conferences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assess StudentsAdminister AssessmentsWrite ReportsSign ReportsInterpret ResultsAssist With Due Process ConferencesCollaborateCommunicateFacilitate Data Review MeetingsWork Collaboratively With ParentsEffective Communication SkillsEffective Technology SkillsMaintain Accurate Record KeepingMeet Special Education Department DeadlinesWork Collaboratively With LeadershipParticipate in Department Peer ReviewAssist With Functional Behavior AssessmentsIndividual Crisis Plan DevelopmentBehavior Intervention Plan DevelopmentReview State and Federal GuidelinesAdhere to Department Guidelines and ProceduresKnowledge of School Board PoliciesKnowledge of District Unitary Status PlanKnowledge of District/Department/School Guidelines/Regulations

Qualifications

Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Educational Examiner CertificationMaster's Degree in EducationExperience Required

Full job description

POSITION TITLE: EDUCATIONAL EXAMINER

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Arkansas Teaching Certificate in Educational Examiner Certification

  • Master’s Degree in Education

  • Experience required

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Complete child-find requirements to ensure that eligible students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assess students using appropriate assessment and diagnostic practices within the scope of practice identified in the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Special Education IDEA Rules and Regulations.2. Administer assessments for all suspected disabilities within the test administration guidelines, and write and sign reports in preparation to interpret results at IEP team members.3. Assists with due process conferences and associated paperwork for students with disabilities under the IDEA.4. Collaborate and communicate with the Teacher of Record, Special Education Coordinator, and Director of Special Education to ensure assessments are administered to students, including but not limited to the school setting, residential, homebound, and day treatment settings.5. Facilitate existing data review meetings with IEP team members.6. Work collaboratively with parents to obtain the necessary data and consent to complete evaluations.7. Demonstrate effective communication skills.8. Demonstrate effective technology skills.9. Maintain accurate record keeping.10. Meet special education department deadlines.11. Work collaboratively with district and school leadership and evaluation team members to ensure compliance with all state and federal timeline requirements.12. Participate in department peer review and file review activities.13. Assist schools with completing Functional Behavior Assessments, Individual Crisis Plan development, and Behavior Intervention Plan development.14. Review and adhere to state and federal guidelines for eligibility determinations.15. Assists with district and statewide assessment administration upon request and schedule availability.16. Adhere to all department guidelines and procedures.17. Is knowledgeable about the district’s School Board policies, district Unitary Status Plan, and district/ department/school guidelines/regulations and adheres to the same.18. Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule. Placement depends upon education and experience.

Length of Contract: 190 days per contract year

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS: YES

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 DAYS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF POSTING OR UNTIL FILLED (EMERGENCY-5 Day Posting)

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 3

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