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Job title Assistant Psychometrician (Asst.

RPm)

Reports to Head Psychometrician (Head RPm)

Job Summary
The assistant psychometrician works in collaboration with Paragons Test

Research and Development Unit to administer weekly testing operations such as equating
and item analyses. The assistant psychometrician also collaborates on research projects
related to the development and improvement of Paragons tests. This position may also
involve developing technical documentation and reports for stakeholders.
Work Activities
In consultation with the Professional Regulation Commission and the Director of

Written Examinations and the Director of Practical Examinations, the duties and
responsibilities of the assistant psychometrician includes, but are not limited to:
Test Development Activities

Equating forms and calculating test scores utilizing Paragons scoring systems
Understanding Item Response Theory (IRT) and the technical skills required to
work on large scale computer-based scoring systems
Generating the rater performance analysis
General Company Involvement Activities
Participating in the design, implementation, and analysis of research studies that
will contribute to the further development of Paragons assessments and tests
Demonstrating finesse in working in team-based research settings
Identifying and communicating individual, group, and company-based
opportunities for growth
Following all Paragon policies pertaining to ethics and security
Research and Analysis Activities
Analyzing of rater agreement, timing and calibration data (weekly)
Developing new performance monitoring procedures
Improving extant procedures
Taking a lead role in the gathering, analysis, and dissemination of key
performance indicators for the Research and Development Unit
Developing methods for analysis, and also managing, systematizing, and
integrating data from a broad range of sources into a single report
Tools and Equipment Used
Computers (PC or laptop)

Printers and/or scanners
Xerox machine
Fax machine
Typewriter
Servers
Software-operated testing machines
Other relevant machineries for research and testing
Job Context
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.
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision,
Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions
Work Performance
The performance appraisal of the assistant psychometrician will be rated with the
attached format (see next page):
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Compensation Information
The assistant psychometricians entry salary may range from P9,600 - P12,000
per month and may even go up to P15,000 per month for those highly-trained and
experienced.
Income tax applies*
Job Competencies
Upon hiring, the assistant psychometrician must be:

A graduate of 4-year degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science major in
Psychology
A licensed psychometrician (RPm) under the Professional Regulation
Commission of the Philippines
Specialized knowledge in psychological testing and research
Able to maintain confidentiality of test information and results
Highly proficient at programming and data analysis using Microsoft Office
applications, especially MS Excel
Knowledgeable in using SPSS and/or SAS
Knowledgeable on the other functions and procedures of other national and
international testing organizations

After hiring, the assistant psychometrician must be:
Effective in communicating, orally and in writing, testing principles in lay
language to NBCE Board of Directors, NBCE staff, college administrators,
faculty, and staff, state licensing board officers and staff, and the public at large
Effective in communicating, orally and in writing, with other professionals such
as statisticians, attorneys and programmers.
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines
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Able to analyze large amounts of data
Able to be comfortable working with a wide variety of test subjects
Proficient in determining the abilities, skills and knowledge needed to do the job
and create the specifications of the test
Able to perform data analyses on the test results as well as conducting validity
and reliability studies
Able to perform clinical interviews, administers and scores neuropsychological
tests and monitors all data collection
Approved by:
Date approved:
Reviewed:
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What are the main responsibilities of an Assistant Psychometrician?

What qualifications are required for the role upon hiring?

Job title Assistant Psychometrician (Asst.

Reports to Head Psychometrician (Head RPm)

The assistant psychometrician works in collaboration with Paragons Test

In consultation with the Professional Regulation Commission and the Director of

Test Development Activities

Tools and Equipment Used

Computers (PC or laptop)

Upon hiring, the assistant psychometrician must be:

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