School Psychometrist

At the Alabama Department of Education, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated School Psychometrist to join our team. As a key member of our educational staff, you will play a vital role in improving the academic achievement, behavioral/social skills, and emotional well-being of all students.

The School Psychometrist will be responsible for selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting individual tests of intelligence, academic achievement, psychological processing, and personality and attitudes to referred students. You will analyze evaluation data, formulate hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and behavioral issues, and recommend appropriate interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school improvement.

1. Select, administer, score, and interpret individual tests to referred students.
2. Analyze evaluation data and formulate hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and behavioral issues.
3. Recommend interventions and strategies to assist individual students in academic growth and school improvement.
4. Conduct informal and formal observations of students as part of the evaluation process.
5. Participate in school educational planning teams 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.
7. Determine test score eligibility or non-eligibility of individuals for program and services for disabled students.
8. Communicate evaluation findings to parents, teachers, and others through written reports and oral presentations.
9. Present evaluation findings in special education staffings to determine eligibility and placement.
10. Participate in the periodic re-evaluation of students with disabilities who are served in special education programs.
11. Utilize knowledge of behavioral principles to develop and assist in the implementation of specific behavioral 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 an 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 and maintain current knowledge of same.
15. Assist in the administration of state tests as needed in the schools.
16. Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated individual who is passionate about improving student outcomes and making a positive impact in the lives of students and families. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.