Psychometrist, Part-Time

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Psychometrist

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Exceptional Education

JOB GOAL: To achieve and maintain standards of excellence in the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of appropriate test and testing instruments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Alabama certification as a Psychometrist at the master’s level or above.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ teaching experience or equivalent clinical experience.
• Experience in all types of individual psychological evaluation.
• Knowledge of disability area eligibility criteria and process; knowledge of local service agencies.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups
• Ability to use technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternative qualifications to those listed as the Board may requires.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Selects testing instruments that are appropriate for each student’s exceptionality.
• Administers appropriate individual psychological tests and other assessment instruments as needed for the determination of eligibility for services for students with disabilities.
• Observes the referred student during testing for any language barrier, sensory, motor, physical, or emotional impairment that might require any subsequent specialized testing.
• Arranges for prompt testing of new referrals and timely reevaluation of students with disabilities.
• Plans and implements an efficient and effective process for the determination of eligibility for services for students with disabilities.
• Participates in eligibility meetings to interpret the results of the evaluations administered.
• Participates in the District’s professional development for instructional support teachers.
• Makes recommendations based on student assessment results to the IEP team for determination of eligibility.
• Stays current regarding State and Federal regulations regarding students with disabilities.
• Stays current regarding newly adopted intellectual, achievement, and behavioral evaluations.
• Provides in-service education to exceptional education staff concerning the interpretation of test results.
• Provides information, consultation, and assistance to classroom teachers.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and decisions related to students.
• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Rate of pay: $50 per hour, not to exceed 29 hours per week.