SCHOOL PSYCHOMETRIST

Lawton, OK
United States

Job Objectives:  Administers, scores, and interprets intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and other psychological tests to provide test information to teachers, counselors, students, or other specified entitled party.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Gives paper and pencil tests or utilizes testing equipment, such as picture tests and dexterity boards, under standard conditions.
Times tests and records results.
Interprets test results in light of standard norms, and limitations of test in terms of validity and reliability.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Assist in the identification and initial referral of disabled children.  Perform psycho-educational assessment.
Participate in comprehensive staffing. Coordinate the information flow from the department to other appropriate service providers.
Prepare comprehensive psycho-educational reports.
Make recommendations for intervention and act as an IEP team member. Attend categorical eligibility which involves presentation of evaluation results.
Maintain confidential records. Provide documentation of progress and prepare evaluations.
Provide formal/informal in-service to administrators, parents, and teachers.
Travel to the various sites to provide services.
Attend necessary workshops and continuing education to maintain certification.
 Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director of Special Services.
 
Skills and Abilities Required: 
 Hold or be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma School Sociometrist Certificate
At least 2 years of directly related experience is preferred.