School Psychometrist

Job Title

Chambers County Board Of Education

Position:
Psychometrist

• Certification in School Psychometry at the A-Certification level or School Psychology as issued by the State Department of Education. Licensed Clinical Psychologist competent in psychological assessment.
• Experience in administration of standardized IQ achievement, behavior rating, and adaptive behavior instruments.
• Capable knowledge of using word processing and/or computer scoring programs in preparing psychological reports.
• Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No.
• Valid Alabama driver's license is preferred.
• Provide own or have access to appropriate transportation to meet job requirements.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Supervised by:
Special Education Director

• Knowledge of psycho-educational testing, evaluation, intervention, consultation and the area of special education.
• Skills to communicate and interpret assessment results to colleagues, parents, and students and to use the results for intervention and remediation.
• Ability to use technology as required to perform job responsibilities.
• Mobility and visual acuity to make on-site visits to schools for testing purposes.

• Measuring and evaluating human capabilities, personality, and achievement.
• Interpreting the meaning of evaluative data for the placement and education of students.
• Participating in the application of evaluative data to the development of appropriate learning experiences of students.
• Providing consultative services to students, teachers, administrators, parents, and others in interpreting and analyzing assessment data for use in planning learning environments, using intervention strategies and classroom diagnostic techniques.

• Administers and/or coordinates all individual assessments and reassessments required for initial student placement and re-evaluation in special education.
• Prepares evaluation reports that can be easily understood by school staff and parents.
• Participates on the Multidisciplinary Eligibility Determination Committee (MEDC) and IEP committees as needed to interpret evaluation results and assists in making decisions regarding the placements of students.
• Interprets and discusses evaluation results for parents/guardians.
• Fosters cooperative working relationships with principals, teachers, and all other related personnel.
• Coordinates workshops and seminars for faculty and staff members concerning matters related to special education.
• Keeps informed regarding research, psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration, and test interpretation.
• Attends conferences and/or conventions relating to special education services and psychological evaluations to improve professional skills and knowledge.
• Consults and collaborates with principals, teachers, and counselors regarding the inclusion of special education students in the regular class.
• Adheres to school system rules, regulations and policies.
• Adheres to established work schedules, reporting deadlines and reports absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains expertise in assigned area to fulfill project goals and objectives.
• Participates successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment.
• Keeps supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serves on school/system committees as required or appropriate.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Prepares all required reports and maintains all appropriate records.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of employment:
Length of contract and salary determined by the Board's salary schedule.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on performance assessment.