Jefferson County Public Schools

School Psychologist or Intern - ECE (2026-2027)

Jefferson County Public Schools  •  Louisville, KY (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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Salary Schedule: IV/Grade 9 or 10
Work Schedule: 195 days / 8 hours
**Subject to Salary Placement Rules**


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Functions as a psychoeducational consultant to all students through comprehensive consultation counseling, assessment, and program development activities. Ensures district-wide compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KARs) and District ECE policies. Provides specialized technical assistance and support for the consistent implementation of the KARs and the IDEA mandates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Psychologist Intern:

  • Master's Degree or equivalent graduate hours from a school psychology program and eligible for Kentucky
  • Department of Education provisional certification as a school psychologist
  • Willingness to review psychological literature and translate it into practice
  • Effective communication skills

Psychologist:

  • EPSB Standard or Provisional Certificate for School Psychologist
  • Expertise in current psycho-educational consultation and assessment
  • Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and the Kentucky Administrative Regulations related to special education
  • Willingness to review psychological literature and translate into practice
  • Effective communication skills

TO APPLY:

  • Complete the online application
  • Upload a letter of interest
  • Upload a current resume
  • Upload a copy of your KY Administrator Certificate (if applicable)

** Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely.
** Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

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
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