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School District Psychometrist
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Russell County Board of Education
Seale, AL (In Person)
$69,756 Salary, Full-Time
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RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS PSYCHOMETRIST JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS
(1) Master's degree in Psychometry from an accredited educational institution. (2) Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. (3) Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education regulations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of child growth and development; test and measurement theory and foundations; and of community resources and services available for student assistance. Ability to conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations of students; to verbally communicate and consult effectively with parents, school personnel, and the public; to communicate results of evaluation findings in written reports and correspondence; and to assist students, parents, and school personnel in the resolution of problems in student learning, behavior and mental health. Ability to interact successfully with parents, school personnel, and administrators. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to apply and interpret federal, state, and local laws and policies governing the provision of educational services to students with disabilities.REPORTS TO
Special Education CoordinatorJOB GOAL
To improve the academic achievement, behavioral/social skills, and emotional well being of all students through either direct contact with students or through testing and consultations with other professionals.SUPERVISES
N/APERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- (1) Select, administer, score and interpret tests of intelligence, academic achievement, and personality and attitudes for referred students.
- (2) Analyze evaluation data and formulate hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and behavioral issues.
- (3) Develop appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school adjustment.
- (4) Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.
- (5) Participate as a member of school educational planning and staffing teams to develop assistance plans for at-risk students.
- (6) Review student records and analyze information pertinent to student learning and school adjustment needs. 57 PSYCHOMETRIST (Continued) ©EMCS
- (7) Determine test score eligibility or non-eligibility of individual students for programs and services in consultation with appropriate IEP teams.
- (8) Communicate evaluation findings to parents, teachers and others through written reports and oral presentations.
- (9) Present evaluation findings in special student education staffings to determine eligibility, placement, and program content.
- (10) Participate in the periodic re-evaluation of students with disabilities who are served in special student education programs.
- (11) Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral and instructional management plans for individual students, classrooms and schools.
- (12) Provide training and assistance in intervention techniques and strategies designed to improve student success in the school setting.
- (13) Serve as expert witness in due process hearings related to students with disabilities.
- (14) Interpret state and federal rules, laws and policies as they relate to identification, placement and service provisions for students with disabilities or gifted ability.