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WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Psychometrician, you will be responsible for assembling, analyzing, and scoring Ascend Learning's assessment instruments across a wide range of educational programs-including ...

Administers and scores psychometric instruments, completes a mental status assessment, educational needs assessment and dictates a report summarizing these assessments. * Consults on the substance ...

Therapist PMTO KS

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$52K - $56K/yr

Initiates contact with parent/guardian to engage family in services and completes all required Psychometric Assessments, Psycho-Social Intake, and Legal Intake Documentation within required time ...

Master's degree preferred in a quantitative discipline; familiarity with psychometric methods; experience with remote proctoring platforms; exposure to Medallion/EDW architectures in Snowflake ...

Initiates contact with parent/guardian to engage family in services and completes all required Psychometric Assessments, Psycho-Social Intake, and Legal Intake Documentation within required time ...

Initiates contact with parent/guardian to engage family in services and completes all required Psychometric Assessments, Psycho-Social Intake, and Legal Intake Documentation within required time ...

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How much do psychometrician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychometrician in Kansas is $29.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.28 and $30.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a psychometrician do?

As a psychometrician, your job is to support psychologists by administering a variety of psychological tests. You frequently evaluate the educational level of patients, verify the validity and reliability of each test and exam, and decide the best method to use when testing for a specific issue. Once the tests are complete, you help psychologists assess the results and select a course of treatment. You may help create tests, modify tests to account for special needs or disabilities, and keep up with industry developments. Psychometrics should not be confused with psychometry, the supposed psychic ability to acquire information by touching objects.

What are some common challenges psychometricians face when developing and validating assessment tools?

Psychometricians often encounter challenges such as ensuring the reliability and validity of their assessment tools across diverse populations, maintaining test security, and addressing potential biases in test items. They must also stay current with evolving psychometric theories and statistical methods to enhance the accuracy of their measures. Additionally, collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders is crucial to align assessments with intended outcomes and regulatory standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a psychometrician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychometrician, you need a strong background in statistics, psychological measurement, and research methodology, typically supported by an advanced degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software such as SPSS, R, or SAS, and experience with test development and validation tools, are commonly required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help psychometricians design reliable assessments and explain complex findings to stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating valid measurement tools that inform educational, clinical, or organizational decisions.

What is a psychometrician?

A psychometrician is a professional who specializes in the science of psychological measurement, which includes the development, administration, and interpretation of tests and assessments. These experts design tools to measure abilities, personality traits, intelligence, and other psychological variables. Psychometricians play a crucial role in ensuring that assessments are reliable, valid, and fair, often working in educational, clinical, or organizational settings. Their work helps inform decisions about educational placement, employee selection, and treatment planning.
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Infographic showing various Psychometrician job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,375 per year, or $29 per hour.

Psychometrician

Ascend Learning

Leawood, KS • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture
Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.
Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America's Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.
We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Psychometrician, you will be responsible for assembling, analyzing, and scoring Ascend Learning's assessment instruments across a wide range of educational programs-including nursing, allied health, emergency services, fitness, and other high-growth professions. You will apply psychological principles and statistical methods to ensure the reliability, validity, and fairness of our assessments, supporting product development and ensuring the accuracy of scores provided to clients. In addition to operational psychometric work, you will design and conduct efficacy studies, predictive validity research, and other investigations that enhance the use and impact of our assessments and learning products.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
This position offers flexibility of remote work within the United States. Occasional travel will be required.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME
  • Perform psychometric and statistical analyses using Classical Test Theory (CTT) and Item Response Theory (IRT) and interpret results to inform decision-making
  • Communicate complex psychometric concepts clearly and effectively - both orally and in writing - to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and develop solutions related to product development and client services (internal and external)
  • Analyze current and emerging measurement challenges, conduct research, and propose actionable solutions, and communicate findings in a clear and impactful manner
  • Contribute to research initiatives aimed at enhancing the fairness, validity, and effectiveness of assessments and learning products
  • Contribute to analyzing and reporting on state and national pass rates and retention
  • Design and conduct efficacy evaluations of learning products and assessments
  • Design and conduct predictive validity research
  • Document and disseminate research findings through presentations, reports, or publications to support internal and external stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in educational research, measurement and statistics, or educational psychology is required. Candidates must have completed graduate-level coursework in measurement theory, test equating, and advanced statistical modeling (e.g., multivariate modeling, structural equation modeling)
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience is required, with a preference for experience in certification or licensing exam development
  • Experience conducting job task analyses to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for competent performance in a profession
  • Ability to lead or support standard-setting studies, including coordination with subject matter experts to establish defensible passing scores
  • Demonstrated proficiency in SAS, R, and Python for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and psychometric modeling
  • Experience conducting operational psychometric analyses (e.g., Rasch analysis, equating, item analysis, DIF) and producing technical documentation such as statistical summary reports, policy and procedure manuals, professional manuscripts, and presentations)
  • Experience conducting psychometric research, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results
  • Skill in conveying complex, technical, or quantitative information to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience designing and conducting efficacy evaluations of learning products and assessments
  • Experience designing and conducting predictive validity research
  • Experience designing and conducting research on differences in student usage or performance across student demographic groups
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex, technical, and quantitative information to non-technical audiences
  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain high attention to detail
  • Basic proficiency in database management, including working with relational tables, developing data integrity protocols, and creating visualizations such as charts and graphics
  • Experience in planning and facilitating exam-related meetings and workshops (e.g., job/practice analysis, standard-setting, item development) preferred

HIRING RANGE
The current full-time annualized hiring range for this role is $81,100.00-$115,940.00 and does not include discretionary bonus or sales incentives, if applicable. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected salary range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.
BENEFITS
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Other employee wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
  • Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging
Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.
Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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