2026 - 2027 School Psychometrist

Job Title – School Psychometrist

Supervised by/

Reports to:

Special Education Director

Supervises:
Personnel as assigned

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Goals:
To provide effective psychometry services and programs for students of the school system.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate. Certification as a school psychometrist or related field qualified to conduct individual intelligence and achievement tests.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to provide or have access to appropriate transportation to perform job responsibilities at various school sites or other settings as required.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a productive team member.
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Maintains and submits weekly log of student referrals.
• Assesses referred students through appropriate test selection.
• Administers tests for initial referrals and reevaluations.
• Determines needed follow-up with students, parents, and/or faculty.
• Interprets and integrates referral information and evaluation results into a comprehensive report.
• Enters eligibility information into the Alabama State Department of Education Database.
• Attends referral meetings on individual students as needed.
• Attends eligibility meetings on individual students.
• Interprets the school psychological services to students, teachers, parents/guardians and administrators.
• Confers with resource consultants, supervisor, coordinator, teachers and parents/guardians.
• Conducts interview with parents of for specific exceptionalities.
• Track data on timeline/reevaluation due dates for the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Monitors student reevaluations.
• Assists with compliance verification on transfers, reevaluations, and initial referrals.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and professional organization meetings for staff development.
• Assists with summer referrals to eligibility tasks.
• Assists in maintaining files.
• Confers with attorneys on due process cases as requested.
• Develops and conducts in-service programs on new or updated assessments, evaluations, timelines, reevaluations, and other areas as needed.
• Keeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration and test results interpretation.
• Works with outside agencies to assist in providing appropriate assessments, placements and transition services.
• Supervises and evaluates staff assigned in accordance with school system procedures and schedules.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding /student/school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system and effectively supervises and monitors students in the care, maintenance, and use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Uses collaboration skills to work as an effective team member; serves, as requested, on committees, tasks…