26-27 Psychological Examiner

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Psychological Examiner to assess students and provide written reports. Responsibilities include administering I.Q. tests, collaborating with support staff, and participating in IEP teams. Qualified candidates must hold state certification and have experience in public schools. This is a full-time position offering a teacher calendar plus additional days and benefits according to Board policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate state teacher certification as a psychological examiner.
• Experience in a public school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer I.Q. and achievement tests for eligibility determination.
• Provide written assessment reports for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with staff to meet student needs.
• Make recommendations for additional evaluations as needed.
• Participate in IEP teams for assessments and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with parents and outside agencies.
• Review student records for evaluations.
• Provide lessons on social skills development.

Skills

Appropriate state teacher certification as a psychological examiner

Experience in the public school setting

Education

State teacher certification

Job description

26-27 Psychological Examiner

Jefferson City School District – District Wide – Jefferson City, Missouri

Job Details

• Job ID: 5456143
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Dec 02, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Psychological Examiner

FLSA: Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Teacher calendar days plus 16 additional days and benefits provided according to Board policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate state teacher certification as a psychological examiner
• Experience in the public school setting preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administer I.Q. tests, achievement tests, and other tests required to determine eligibility for special services.
• Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the district to meet the needs of students.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation.
• Participate as an IEP team member with functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and/or in the manifestation determination process.
• Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the needs of students.
• Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students.
• Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Be a member of the building level diagnostic team on assessments of all students who are suspected to have disabilities. This could include gathering historical data on the student, administering IQ tests, observations, clinical interviews, and adaptive assessments.
• Be a member of the screening team and Student Support Team in a building when requested.
• Plan and implement in-service sessions on behavioral strategies and interventions.
• Plan and implement staff development with district and building staff on new and revised testing instruments.
• Research new intervention strategies and new assessments in the areas of instructional strategies, behavior management, behavioral intervention plans and emotional disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned by the administration.

Contact Information

Human Resources

315 E Dunklin Street

Jefferson City MO 65101

573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required