JOB TITLE:
School Psychometrist
REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education
WORK DAYS:
12 Months (240 Days)
SALARY:
Certified Schedule 28
LOCATION:
Special Education Department
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and administers psychological and/or neuropsychological testing in various formats, to include paper and pencil test or tests requiring testing equipment, such as picture tests, iPads, and dexterity boards, under standard conditions.
- Explains testing procedures and objectives to subjects and works with subjects to facilitate compliance with protocol and procedures to ensure appropriate test completion.
- Times tests and records results; identifies extraordinary test results, and immediately notifies the director of any issues related to test validity, timelines and inability to successfully complete evaluations of students within timeline.
- Assists in research through the systematic collection, preliminary analysis, and reporting of psychometric research data, using standard protocol.
- Assists school personnel in administering and completing evaluations and any other assessments required to determine eligibility for students or collection of data for IEP team purposes as appropriate.
- Coordinates and communicates appointment times and venues for the testing of individuals or subject groups as well as the follow-up reporting of results via special education processes.
- Maintains records of testing supplies, instruments, and equipment on hand and orders replacement stock as necessary.
- Performs basic interpretation of standardized tests of psychological functioning, as appropriate, and makes recommendations to the attending case manager regarding the need for retesting or additional testing as well as programming.
- Ensures confidentiality of test results and recommendations; maintains security of testing materials.
- Complies with all IDEA mandated timelines for all testing with special priority given for individuals involved in due process cases.
- Follows through with accountability processes and procedures as indicated by the special education department and Curriculum and Instruction Department.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Effective speaking, writing, reading and listening communication skills.
- Ability to develop creative solutions.
- Travels between school locations.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Computer skills: word processing, presentations, e-mail, student data management system, internet.
- Patience and flexibility.
- Other tasks may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the immediate supervisor, department director, and/or the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current valid Alabama Teacher’s Certificate
Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling, School Psychology, Educational Psychology or Special Education.
- Certification in School Psychometry from a State Approved program. Certification must meet ALSDE requirements.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in administering psycho-educational assessments, including individual intelligence tests, educational inventories, diagnostic instruments, and specialized testing experience for specific handicapping conditions.
- Training and experience in the field of special education is preferred.
- Typing skills and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Completed Application (HireTrue)
- Resume (uploaded to application)
- Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)
PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.
Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education 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. Birmingham Board of Education is 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.
