PSYCHOMETRIST - GIFTED EDUCATION

JOB TITLE:

Psychometrist – Gifted Education

REPORTS TO:

Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education

WORK DAYS:

11 Months (224 Days)

SALARY:

Certified Salary Schedule PS –

Level 2-4 ($71,096 - $94,570)

LOCATION:

Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA STATUS:

EXEMPT

X

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Administers a battery of selected psychological and/or neuropsychological tests to a specified subject population in accordance with clearly defined procedures. Completes test scoring and handles the collection, recording, and reporting of various test data for gifted education processes. Assists the Academic Officer and Executive Director of Curriculum and data analysis to determine the effectiveness of district-wide initiatives to address learning loss due to school closures and hybrid learning.

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.

• 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 behavior rating scales, 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.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in School Psychology and/or School Psychometry, or Special Education.

• Gifted Education Certification and/or experience preferred.

• Certification in School Psychometry from a State Approved program. Certification must meet ALSDE requirements.

• A minimum of three years teaching experience.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in administering psycho-educational assessments, including individual intelligence tests, educational inventories, diagnostic instruments, and specialized testing experience for specific handicapping conditions.

• SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)

• Resume (uploaded to application)

• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

*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.

REVISED:

April 2025

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm). 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.