PSYCHOMETRIST Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

PSYCHOMETRIST

Exceptional Education Services Jackson, MS Job Details Full-time $46,997 – $78,057 a year 4 days ago Qualifications School experience Mid-level Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Psychology Educational Psychology Full Job Description Jackson Public Schools MS Exceptional Education Services –

Jackson, Mississippi Job Details Job ID:

5128836

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

PSYCHOMETRIST

Qualifications Possess a valid license from MDE (Mississippi Endorsement Code 213) Specialist’s degree in psychology, educational psychology, or related discipline preferred, but not required Training in personality assessment and preschool assessment desired, but not required Reports To Director/Executive Director of Exceptional Education Supervises N/A Job Goal 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. Essential Functions 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 psychoeducational 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. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information Classification:

Psychometrist Scale:

Psychometrist Grade:

AA-AAAA Days Employed:

189 per school year

Range:

$46,997.00 – $78,057.00 annually

Overtime:

Exempt Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Master degree preferred.

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