Educational Psychometrist: Data-Driven Student Assessments

Alabama State Department of Education; Alabama; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alabama State Department of Education is seeking a Psychometrist to administer and coordinate all individual assessments for student placement and re-evaluation in special education. The role provides data for the tracking system and supports program objectives under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and School Principal.

The position requires a valid teaching certificate and involves collaborating with parents, colleagues, and community groups to maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Valid Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Determines individual, school, and system needs.
• Establishes program objectives.
• Implements activities to meet objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the test setting.
• Exhibits evidence of human relations skills.
• Evaluates the testing program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents, colleagues, and community groups.
• Uses correct grammar in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in professional growth and development activities.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the local board of education.
• Administers and coordinates all individual assessments required for student placement – initial and re-evaluation – in special education.
• Provides data for the tracking system for special education.

Job description

The Alabama State Department of Education is seeking a Psychometrist to administer and coordinate all individual assessments for student placement and re-evaluation in special education. The role provides data for the tracking system and supports program objectives under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator and School Principal.

The position requires a valid teaching certificate and involves collaborating with parents, colleagues, and community groups to maintain high standards