Educational Diagnostician I (Nash County) - Temporary

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 141 Storage Road, Rocky Mount, NC.

NC DHHS Division of Public Health – Rocky Mount Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CSDA) is seeking a full- time Educational Diagnostician to provide eligibility evaluations for children referred to the NC Infant-Toddler Program.

The selected candidate will be needed to assist with meeting timelines.

• General knowledge of classroom techniques and academic activities at each educational level.
• Considerable knowledge of educational measurements for children with special learning problems.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of psychology as applied to children with special problems.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in interpreting tests and appraising children's activities thus making sound recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to prepare concise narrative summaries on diagnostic findings and to interpret findings to staff planning conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, as well as professionals.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience  Master's degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience as a school psychologist; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.