Psychometrist

Psychometrist

Brookhaven School District BSD Special Service Department - Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Job : 5811100
Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in education with SDE certification in psychometry
• Must meet the requirements of the licensing agency
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the School Board

Reports To: Director of Special Services

Job Goals: To enable students to derive the fullest possible educational experience from school by assessment in accordance with MDE, local, state, and federal requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Meets all professional conduct standards as set by MS Educator Code of Ethics Standards of Conduct
• Reviews all MTSS interventions to determine appropriate testing instruments based on student strengths and weaknesses
• Conducts initial assessments of SPED referrals and completes reports with all components within the state mandated time frame
• Reviews all eligibility folders prior to eligibility meetings
• Participates in parent meetings as required and as part of referral and/or eligibility meetings
• Participates in reevaluation meetings as required and as part of referral and/or eligibility meetings
• Maintains test protocols and testing materials in accordance with state mandates
• Organizes with gifted contact the Gifted Screenings at the school sites
• Conducts initial assessments for eligibility in the gifted program as mandated by board policy
• Writes reports on any assessments conducted
• Conducts initial assessments for homeschool students as mandated by board policy
• Conducts initial and reevaluation testing as required
• Keeps an open line of communication with the parents or guardians, teachers, principals, and director
• Participates in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of development
• Follows the District Instructional Management Plan including the Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• Participates in professional growth activities monitored through the MS Professional Growth System
• Follows all board policies and procedures
• Maintains regular attendance and is punctual
• Promotes the district’s vision, mission, and goals
• Performs any other duties as outlined by the Director of Special Services

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. Brandy Myers, Special Services Director
• BSD Special Service Department
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).