Psychometrist - Sy

PSYCHOMETRIST - SY2627

Job : 5826809

Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

To appropriately complete the initial evaluation for students suspected as having a disability and the reevaluation process for those students who have a disability in accordance with the requirements of State and Federal regulations and the procedures of ESS.

• License: Possess a valid license from MDE (Mississippi Endorsement Code 213).
• Education: Specialist’s degree in psychology, educational psychology, or related discipline preferred, but not required.
• Training: Training in personality assessment and preschool assessment desired, but not required.
• Degree: Master degree preferred.

Director/Executive Director of Exceptional Education

N/A

To appropriately complete the initial evaluation for students suspected as having a disability and the reevaluation process for those student who have a disability in accordance with the requirements of State and Federal regulations and the procedures of ESS.

• Participates in district assessment meetings to determine appropriate areas to be assessed and appropriate tests to be administered to each child referred for assessment.
• Plans, conducts, and/or interprets assessment data for children preschool through high school in accordance with accepted practices in psycho educational evaluation.
• Implements State and Federal requirements as well as guidelines from ESS regarding assessment within required timelines.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the current State and Federal mandates for assessing students for initial evaluation and reevaluation.
• Compiles assessment data for submission to the multidisciplinary eligibility team in accordance with ESS procedures.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for determining the need for evaluation and/or eligibility determinations, as required.
• Attends IEP meetings and other related meetings, as needed, to assist school personnel and parents with the understanding of the assessment data and results of testing.
• Keeps continually informed regarding current research in the area of psychometrics.
• Maintains schedule and accountability of service provision in accordance with EES requirements.
• Assumes primary responsibility for assigned therapy materials, tests, and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Classification: Psychometrist

Scale: Psychometrist

Grade: AA-AAAA

Days Employed: 189 per school year

Range: $ - $80,078.00 annually

Overtime: Exempt

Position Type: Full‑Time