Psychometrist

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist to evaluate students' educational and emotional needs, design programs, and support placement decisions within the district. The role involves testing, data-driven planning, and collaboration with teachers and families to enhance student development.

The position requires a valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, adherence to state and federal regulations, and participation in ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates educational and emotional needs of students.
• Establishes and implements program objectives and activities.
• Maintains standards of student behavior to create a productive test setting.
• Communicates with parents, teachers and community groups.
• Assesses referred students through testing and diagnostic practices.
• Administers tests and recommends placement of exceptional students.
• Keeps records and reports up to date and compliant with policies.
• Participates in professional growth and ethics.
• Interprets school psychology services to staff and families.
• Collaborates with teachers and administrators.

Education

Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate

JOB GOAL:

To evaluate and assess educational and emotional needs of students and provide data for planning a program which will help them learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible members of society

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Determines program needs
2. Establishes program objectives
3. Implements activities to meet objectives
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the test setting
5. Exhibits positive human relations skills
6. Evaluates the testing program and/or student progress
7. Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups
8. Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication
9. Maintains and submits records and reports
10. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations
11. Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership
12. Assesses referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices
13. Administers tests to and recommends placement of exceptional students
14. Assists in the identification of exceptional students
15. Provides data for the tracking system for special education
16. Confers with teachers and parents/guardians
17. Interprets the school psychological services to students, teachers, parents/guardians, and administrators
18. Attends conferences on placement of individual students
19. Keeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration, and test results interpretation
20. Performs other related duties as assigned

Duty Days:

187

Salary Range:

According to Madison County Schools Salary Schedule. Actual salary will be determined by rank and experience. Current employees with questions regarding step placement on the salary schedule should contact the Personnel Department.

Additional Information:

Please contact the Director of Special Education for any additional inquiries.

The State 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.

Alabama school boards are 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.