JOB SUMMARY
The Diagnostic Specialist provides assistance to the Coordinator Education Diagnostic Prescriptive Services in the administration and coordination of the activities of the Unit. The incumbent is directly responsible for overseeing students’ referrals, implementing and evaluating appropriate programmes and placement of children with special needs.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Articulates the vision and mission of the Unit in accordance with Government’s policy
- Directs and oversees the programmes undertaken at the regional offices for children with special needs
- Prepares and submits reports on programmes to the Diagnostic Prescriptive Co-ordinators
- Collates reports from Special Education Teachers’ II &I and School Social Workers.
- Participates in on-going professional development activities
- Conducts in-service training for staff of the Diagnostic Prescriptive Service and Special Education Teachers and School Administrators
- Establishes liaison with allied professionals
- Co-ordinates referrals to other school student service workers and community providers.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Effective Communication and Presentation skills.
- Ability to liaise effectively with other Ministries and Departments and other Agencies.
- Considerable knowledge in the principles and practices of education.
- Ability to plan and conduct programmes of in-service training for Diagnostic Prescriptive Officers and other personnel.
- Considerable knowledge of the psychological and sociological impact of disabilities on individuals with congenital as well as other disabilities and their impact on the family.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or Guidance and Counselling from an accredited University.
- Considerable experience in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests and in counselling and at least three (3) years in an administrative position in the education system.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.