Psychometrist

AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS

PSYCHOMETRIST - 204 CONTRACT DAYS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B. S. in Education or Certification in School Psychometry.
• Computer proficiency.
• Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama Statutes and State Board of Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication. Ability to write reports with proficiency. Ability to deal with irate and/or frustrated parents. Ability to diffuse tense situations and conflicts. Organizational and problem solving skills.

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Director

JOB GOAL

To evaluate and assess educational and emotional needs of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (1) Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the test setting.
• (2) Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• (3) Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• (4) Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• (5) Maintains and submits records and reports.
• (6) Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• (7) Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.
• (8) Assesses referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• (9) Administers tests to and participates in meetings to determine placement of exceptional students.
• (10) Assists in the identification of exceptional students.
• (11) Provides data for the tracking system for special education.
• (12) Confers with teachers and parents/guardians.
• (13) Interprets the school psychological services to students, teachers, parents/guardians, and administrators.
• (14) Complies with other directives / requests from the Special Education Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Job Description Supplement No. 05

• Essential Performance Responsibilities