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POSITION TITLE:
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Education Screening Technician
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FLSA:
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Exempt
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SALARY:
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$40,351/yr
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WORK DAYS:
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215
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LOCATION:
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Muscogee County Public Education Center
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REPORTS TO:
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Executive Director, Program for Exceptional Students
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: The job of the Education Screening Technician is established for the purpose/s of assisting in the assessment process of students referred for interventions or for further evaluation to assist with determining eligibility for special education, observing students in the classroom; compiling and distributing a wide variety of material and reports; and administering academic tests under the guidance of the Lead Regional Psychologist.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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1. Educational Level:
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Bachelor's Degree in job related field preferred or comparable training and experience.
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2. Certification/License:
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N/A
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3. Experience:
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Three years related work experience
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4. Physical Activities:
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Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
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5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
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Written and oral communication; organizational skills; ability to adhere to strict confidentiality and a high ethical standard.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Administers, scores, and prepares reports of assessments/rating scales of referred students for the purpose of assessing achievement (oral and written) and/or academic subjects that will assist the MTSS Teams, School Psychologists, and other certified professionals in providing appropriate services or accommodations.
- Maintains files and records (confidential and non-confidential), compiling pertinent information in assigned area for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of materials and complying with all federal/state/district regulations.
- Communicates verbally and in written form (e.g. memos, reports, letters, etc.) for the purpose of conveying assessment results to teachers, parents, health officials, and other appropriate personnel.
- Observes students in classrooms and testing environments for the purpose of reporting observed behaviors to school psychologist.
- Prepares reports of assessment results for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information in accordance with established guidelines on a monthly and annual basis.
- Schedules student assessments for assigned schools and programs, and ensures appropriate testing environment for the purpose of evaluating students in accordance with valid assessment protocol and state requirements.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
- Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met.
- Strong record keeping and clerical skills as well as knowledge of student assessments
The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.