PSYCHOMETRIST

Qualifications

• Current license (Mississippi Endorsement Code 213)
• Masters degree in psychometry, psychology, educational psychology, or related discipline
• Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license
• Prior teaching experience desired
• Proficient in the use of voicemail and e mail
• REPORTS TO: Exceptional Services Director

JOB SUMMARY: To evaluate students with exceptional abilities for appropriate educational placement.

Essential Functions

• Plans, conducts, and interprets assessment of mental abilities and academic achievement for students in accordance with accepted practices in psychoeducational evaluation.
• Implements Mississippi Department of Education guidelines for gifted assessment.
• Keeps continually informed regarding current research in psychoeducational assessment, development, and practice.
• Provides school personnel with specific informational and evaluative feedback in the form of verbal communication and written reports, including assessment team reports.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Follows district fixed asset procedures.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
• Assists in the fostering and promotion of a positive school/office climate.
• Maintains a professional demeanor during all interactions between colleagues, parents, students and administration.

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