Jefferson County Public Schools

School Psychologist - High School

Jefferson County Public Schools  •  $47k/yr  •  Covington, KY (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

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:


All applications will be evaluated and screened
89-2627-019 (1507)

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Jefferson County Public Schools

About Jefferson County Public Schools

— 30th largest school district in the U.S.

— 96,000+ students

— 17,400+ full- and part-time employees, including 6,800+ certified teachers

Vision

All JCPS students graduate prepared, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential and contribute as thoughtful, responsible citizens of our diverse shared world.

Mission

To challenge and engage each learner to grow through effective teaching and meaningful experiences with caring, supportive environments

Core Values

• Caring—All JCPS children are nurtured as if they are our own.

• Equity—All students receive an education that gives them what they need to thrive through differentiated supports focused on removing social factors as a predictor of success.

• Excellence—Empowering people to lead, create, and innovate is essential to creating a culture of excellence.

• Respect—All students, staff, and families are treated with dignity and respect as members of a safe and welcoming learning community.

• Individuality—Children learn differently and require personalized approaches to learning.

• Diversity—Our diversity is a strength—differences of each are assets of the whole.

• Opportunity—Effective teaching is the most powerful tool for engaging and motivating students to reach their full potential.

• Creativity—The abilities to create, innovate, and solve challenging problems are critical skills for educators and children to develop and employ in teaching and learning.

• Collaboration—Relationships, cooperation, and partnerships among students, staff, families, and community are fundamental to the success of our students.

• Stewardship—Adults model integrity, respect, and responsibility through mindful stewardship of talents, resources, and time.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Year Founded
1829
Website
kyschools.us
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