Educational Diagnostician in Metairie, LA

A K-12 educational diagnostician position is available to provide comprehensive assessment and evaluation services within a school setting in Metairie, LA. This contract role runs from ASAP through May 22, 2026, supporting a school district in the New Orleans area. The position involves working 35 hours per week, typically 7 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch, delivering diagnostic services that support student success and appropriate educational planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer standardized and non-standardized assessments to evaluate student learning needs, strengths, and challenges.
• Interpret assessment results and prepare detailed reports to guide educational planning.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) that meet student-specific needs.
• Monitor and track student progress and provide recommendations for intervention or further evaluation as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all state and district policies and procedures regarding educational assessments.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Louisiana Department of Education certification as an Educational Diagnostician.
• Experience working with K-12 student populations in assessment and diagnostic roles.
• Strong knowledge of educational evaluation techniques and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Location:

• Metairie, Louisiana (serving the Jefferson Parish school district and schools in the New Orleans area).

This contract offers a structured schedule, working standard school hours with a commitment to high-quality student assessments to support educational success. Interviews are scheduled quickly, with prompt decision-making to accommodate fast placement.

If you hold the appropriate Louisiana DOE certification and have experience as an educational diagnostician, this opportunity offers a meaningful role in K-12 education. Please submit your application to be considered for this position.