COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 
9th District Elementary  
POSTING DATE:  04/28/2026
 
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 [email protected],
• For information regarding the position contact Jaren Finney at [email protected] or Misti Carr at [email protected]

 
All applications will be evaluated and screened   
39-2627-150 (1431)

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.