School Psychologist - High School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Position is for the 2026-2027 school year SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST HIGH SCHOOL POSTING DATE: 07/20/2026 QUALIFICATIONS: Hold valid certification from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for School Psychologist. Have proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and administrators.

Have experience working in collaboration with other professionals in the school and community. Have knowledge and experience with implementing Response to Intervention (academics and behavior). Ability to collect, analyze, and report a range of student performance data. JOB GOAL: To support student success through the provision of support services in the areas of consultation, assessment, problem-solving, and direct service as a School Psychologist.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to schools implementing Response to Intervention, including serving as a member of the School's RTI leadership team, consulting about data interpretation, and advising regarding tiered interventions. Assist schools' implementation of a best practice approach to RTI-Behavior.

Serve as a member of the multi-factored assessment team for children in grades preschool � twelve. Attend Admission and Release Committee meetings to discuss evaluation components. Participate in problem-solving team activities to generate and implement interventions directed toward students' successful school experiences.

Consult with special education and general education teachers regarding implementation of IEPs and academic/behavioral intervention plans. Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of crisis and behavior intervention plans. Provide continuing education for parents, teachers, and teacher assistants as needed for Special Education interventions, collaboration, counseling, academic needs and adaptations, etc.

Participate in support services staff meetings in assigned building. Conduct individual or group counseling for children/adolescents. Participate as member of District Crisis Intervention Team. Maintain a professional awareness of current literature in relevant areas including working knowledge of state and federal law, board policy and administrative regulations.

Keep informed of developments in the field and best practices of school psychologists. Implements school district policies and procedures. Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools. RESPONSIBLE TO: Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services Building Principal CONTRACT: 204 Days (Fully Certified)

• (Interns - 187 day contract) SALARY: Based on Rank and Experience and 1.21 Index
• Fully Certified Interns salary is
• Rank and Experience APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete the online application at: Covington Independent Schools
• Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com) Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini at dawn.vancini@covington.kyschools.us , For information regarding the position contact Angela Turnick at angela.turnick@covington.kyschools.us All applications will be evaluated and screened 89-2627-019 (1507) Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.