JASON DELGADO
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Educational Diagnostician with over 30 years of experience in education, committed to assessing and optimizing academic programs, procedures, and policies. Proven expertise as an Educational Diagnostician, behavior teacher, inclusion consultant, member of the Autism Assessment team across diverse settings, spanning from kindergarten to 12th grade. A results-driven professional known for organizational excellence and reliability, adept at efficiently managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive outlook. Demonstrated willingness to embrace additional responsibilities in pursuit of team objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Leander ISD
08.2011 - Current
- Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations and Reevaluations when student is suspected of disability for students grades Pre-K-12
- Consult with teachers and administrators and provide trainings regarding current laws, best practice and implementation of special education operating guidelines
- Facilitate and maintain campus Response to Intervention programs for fidelity
- Assisted school staff in supporting and understanding needs of students with disabilities
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services
- Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
Educational Diagnostician
AIM Educate
02.2022 - Current
- Contract Evaluator for AIM Educate, supporting school districts such as Austin ISD with their overflow evaluations for students Pre-K - 12
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services
Educational Diagnostician
Judson ISD
08.2003 - 07.2011
- Conduct Full and Individual Evaluations and Reevaluations when student is suspected of disability for students grades PK-12
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Facilitate Admission, Review, Dismissal meetings and assist in interpretation, eligibility determination and IEP development
- Conduct Manifestation Determination Reviews
- Provide behavioral consultation including conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Consult with teachers and administrators and provide trainings regarding current laws, best practice and implementation of special education operating guidelines
- Facilitate and maintain campus Response to Intervention programs for fidelity
- Participated as member of the district Autism Assessment Team for students in grades pre-K through 12
- Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding effective behavioral and academic interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders
- Attended conferences and various trainings related to Autism to establish interagency relationships with medical professionals
- Social Skills Leader
- Provide community-based training and formal instruction in development of social skills as related service for students with autism spectrum disorders
- Conduct social skills evaluations and draft social skills goals and objectives
- Monitor progress and communicate student growth and challenges to parents.
Special Education Teacher
Edgewood ISD
08.1996 - 07.2003
- Conducted ARDS and developed BIPS, IEPS, and Transition Plans
- Supervised Title 1 and special education paraprofessionals
- Conducted professional development trainings regarding special education procedures
- Delivered effective and differentiated instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
- Partnered with general education teachers and leaders from across academic departments
- Behavior teacher of students in social skills, math, language arts and social sciences in self-contained behavior classroom.
- Technology Instructor for students in summer programs.
Law Librarian Assistant
Bexar County Detention Center (Law Library)
03.1995 - 08.1996
- Delivered exceptional legal support to approximately 100 indigent juvenile and adult inmates daily
- Prepared legal documents and provided instructions on criminal justice procedures, Federal and Texas laws
- Stayed up-to-date on current state and federal laws, policies and procedures to enforce standards.
Law Clerk
Texas Attorney General (Child Support Division)
05.1994 - 08.1994
- Interpreted divorce decrees and calculated arrears of unpaid child support
- Negotiated and conferred with parents to mediate disputes in court
- Researched and investigated facts to support legal team for case preparation.
Education
Certification - Educational Diagnostician
Texas A&M Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05.2001
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.1998
B.A. - Criminal Justice-Legal Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.1994
Skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Formal evaluations
- Intervention planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Assessment Interpretation
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Learning Disabilities Identification
- Assessment administration
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
AIM Educate
02.2022 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Leander ISD
08.2011 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Judson ISD
08.2003 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Edgewood ISD
08.1996 - 07.2003
Law Librarian Assistant
Bexar County Detention Center (Law Library)
03.1995 - 08.1996
Law Clerk
Texas Attorney General (Child Support Division)
05.1994 - 08.1994
Certification - Educational Diagnostician
Texas A&M Kingsville
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
Our Lady of The Lake University
B.A. - Criminal Justice-Legal Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio