What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychometrist position at Owasso Public Schools?
JOB TITLE: School Psychometrist
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT STATUS: Full-time / 180-days / Extra Duty 8%
SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified / Extra Duty 8%
APPROVED BY: Charlene Duncan
APPROVED DATE: 6/26/24
SUMMARY: Performs professional-level duties, including serving as the Qualified Examiner, serving as the District Official in meeting IDEA policies, and meeting the District’s obligation of Child Find. The School Psychometrist administers individualized comprehensive assessments utilizing standardized assessments in which they meet Examiner Qualifications. For assessment in the areas of Psychological, Social/Emotional, the School Psychometrist works under the supervision of a School Psychologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language including common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position. Ability to display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Ability to effectively present information to all stakeholders.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory.
LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS: Current driver’s license in good standing.
OTHER SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS: Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintains consistent and punctual attendance; insures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods, travel to school sites, use keyboarding skills, work on a computer for long periods, and must be able to routinely lift and carry assessment kits and materials weighing 5 - 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT STATUS: Full-time / 180-days / Extra Duty 8%
SALARY SCHEDULE: Certified / Extra Duty 8%
APPROVED BY: Charlene Duncan
APPROVED DATE: 6/26/24
SUMMARY: Performs professional-level duties, including serving as the Qualified Examiner, serving as the District Official in meeting IDEA policies, and meeting the District’s obligation of Child Find. The School Psychometrist administers individualized comprehensive assessments utilizing standardized assessments in which they meet Examiner Qualifications. For assessment in the areas of Psychological, Social/Emotional, the School Psychometrist works under the supervision of a School Psychologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
- Conducts extensive psychoeducational evaluations of referred students
- Participates in case conferences for students suspected of having a disability, or as requested
- Serves as a resource person for other school personnel on physical, medical, mental, and emotional conditions which may affect the learning environment
- Interprets diagnostic and assessment results to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents and students
- Analyzes available data and makes recommendations on interventions for students who have been referred or are receiving special education services
- Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments, develops behavior intervention plans, and serves as a resource to the team when addressing the needs of students whose behavior may affect their learning or the learning of others
- Conducts Manifestation Determination Reviews for students who are receiving services under IDEA or Section 504 when students are involved in a disciplinary change of placement
- Maintains current and extensive knowledge of legal requirements under IDEA and Section 504, as well as Oklahoma policies and procedures for special education
- Works well with administrators and other members of the team
- Maintains consistent and punctual attendance
- Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.
- Assists with special projects.
- All other duties as assigned by the administrator.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree
- Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in School Psychometry or equivalent
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language including common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position. Ability to display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others. Ability to effectively present information to all stakeholders.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory.
LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS: Current driver’s license in good standing.
OTHER SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS: Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintains consistent and punctual attendance; insures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods, travel to school sites, use keyboarding skills, work on a computer for long periods, and must be able to routinely lift and carry assessment kits and materials weighing 5 - 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical office environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
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