School Psychologist - Middle School

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

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
MIDDLE SCHOOL
POSTING DATE: 10/21/2026

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 Ashley Flaugher at ashley.flaugher@covington.kyschools.us OR Lee Turner at lee.turner@covington.kyschools.us

All applications will be evaluated and screened
86-2627-017 (1503)

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.