Psychometrist

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate JOB GOAL: To 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 society ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Determines program needs Establishes program objectives Implements activities to meet objectives Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the test setting Exhibits positive human relations skills Evaluates the testing program and/or student progress Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication Maintains and submits records and reports Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership Assesses referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices Administers tests to and recommends placement of exceptional students Assists in the identification of exceptional students Provides data for the tracking system for special education Confers with teachers and parents/guardians Interprets the school psychological services to students, teachers, parents/guardians, and administrators Attends conferences on placement of individual students Keeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration, and test results interpretation Performs other related duties as assigned Duty Days: 187 Salary 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr