VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Psychometrist/Psychologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
2. Maintains and submits weekly log of student referrals.
3. Selects appropriate tests for student assessment in accordance with applicable law.
4. Administers tests for initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with applicable law.
5. Interprets testing data and prepares comprehensive report of evaluation results.
6. Enters required information into STISETS.
7. Attends referral meetings on individual students as needed.
8. Attends eligibility meetings on individual students as needed.
9. Confers with resource consultants, supervisors, coordinators, teachers and parents/guardians as requested.
10. Tracks data on timeline/reevaluation due dates for the SDE.
11. Monitors student reevaluations.
12. Assists with compliance verification on transfers, reevaluations, and initial referrals.
13. Attends staff meetings, workshops, and professional organization meetings for staff development as requested.
14. Confers with attorneys on due process as directed.
15. Develops and conducts in-service programs on new or updated assessments, evaluations, timelines, reevaluations, and other areas as needed.
16. Keeps informed regarding research in psychological and educational testing practices in the areas of test construction, test administration and testing results interpretation.
17. Works with outside agencies to assist in provide appropriate assessments, placements and transition services.
18. Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
19. Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
20. Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
21. Attends conferences and training sessions to improve skills and programs.
22. Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
23. Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
24. Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
25. Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
26. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
27. Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
28. Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
SOURCE: Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.