JOSE LAMAR CORTEZ, II
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Educational Diagnostician with extensive expertise in special education assessment, evaluation, and compliance. Skilled in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, interpreting data, and supporting eligibility and instructional decision-making for students with diverse learning needs. Committed to collaborative, data-driven practices that ensure equitable access to services and legally sound outcomes for students and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Content ELA, Dyslexia (Reading by Design, Diagnostician Practicum)
Ray Corbett Junior High
01.2021
Math Teacher
Wilder Intermediate School
01.2020
School Counselor
Brackenridge High School
01.2017
Special Education (Autism Unit)
Steele High School
01.2016
US History, US History Co-Teacher, US History Modified, World Geography, Economics, Credit Recovery, Football Coach, Baseball Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2012
English Teacher, English Co-Teacher, Football Coach, Baseball Coach
Judson High School
01.2008
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
Comal ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Provide consultative support to campus staff through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, recommending evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions to address student learning needs in the general education setting
- Consult with teachers and administrators regarding implementation of IEPs, accommodations, and modifications, using professional judgment to support effective instructional planning
- Manage a diverse caseload while ensuring compliance with IDEA, TEA, and district timelines for evaluations, reevaluations, and ARD/IEP meetings
- Design, coordinate, and evaluate special education instructional programs and support the selection and implementation of instructional materials
- Plan and support district-wide and campus-based special education initiatives, trainings, and activities
- Administer and interpret standardized cognitive and achievement assessments using approved instruments and procedures
- Prepare comprehensive, legally defensible Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) reports
- Participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings to interpret evaluation data and support the development of individualized education plans
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of special education policies, procedures, and guidance
- Perform additional duties aligned to professional expertise and district needs
Education
Bachelors of Science - Sports Management
University of the Incarnate Word
Masters of Science - Sports Administration
University of Houston
Masters of School Counseling - undefined
University of Lamar
Educational Diagnostician - undefined
University of Lamar
Skills
- Psychoeducational assessment (initials & reevaluations)
- Administration and scoring of cognitive, academic, and processing assessments
- Data synthesis from multiple sources (assessment, classroom, observations, records)
- Eligibility determination across disability categories
- Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) report writing
- Interpretation of assessment results for diverse audiences
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician (EC - 12)
- Principal (EC - 12)
- School Counselor (EC - 12)
- ESL (EC - 12)
- Special Education (EC - 12)
- Generalist (4 - 8)
- Social Studies (8 - 12)
- ELAR (8 - 12)
- Physical Education (EC - 12)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Educational Diagnostician
Comal ISD
08.2023 - Current
Critical Content ELA, Dyslexia (Reading by Design, Diagnostician Practicum)
Ray Corbett Junior High
01.2021
Math Teacher
Wilder Intermediate School
01.2020
School Counselor
Brackenridge High School
01.2017
Special Education (Autism Unit)
Steele High School
01.2016
US History, US History Co-Teacher, US History Modified, World Geography, Economics, Credit Recovery, Football Coach, Baseball Coach
San Marcos High School
01.2012
English Teacher, English Co-Teacher, Football Coach, Baseball Coach
Judson High School
01.2008
Masters of Science - Sports Administration
University of Houston
Masters of School Counseling - undefined
University of Lamar
Educational Diagnostician - undefined
University of Lamar
Bachelors of Science - Sports Management
University of the Incarnate Word
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Leverage educational technology and digital systems to manage data, documentation, and records
- Communicate effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Apply professional judgment and problem-solving in complex situations
- Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality and attention to detail in compliance-driven settings