Psychometrist

Job TitleTo evaluate and assess educational and emotional needs of students and provide data for planning a program which will help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of societyQualifications:Valid Alabama Professional Educator CertificateEssential Functions:Determines program needsEstablishes program objectivesImplements activities to meet objectivesEstablishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the test settingExhibits positive human relations skillsEvaluates the testing program and/or student progressCommunicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groupsDemonstrates proficiency in written and oral communicationMaintains and submits records and reportsAdheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulationsEngages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadershipAssesses referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practicesAdministers tests to and recommends placement of exceptional studentsAssists in the identification of exceptional studentsProvides data for the tracking system for special educationConfers with teachers and parents/guardiansInterprets the school psychological services to students, teachers, parents/guardians, and administratorsAttends conferences on placement of individual studentsKeeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration, and test results interpretationPerforms other related duties as assignedDuty Days: 187Salary Range: According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.Additional Information: Please contact the Director of Special Education for any additional inquiries.The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.