School Psychologist - Middle School

Covington Independent Public Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year, district-wide. The role focuses on consultation, assessment, problem-solving, and direct service to support student success.

responsibilities include RTI leadership, collaboration with schools, involvement in eligibility determinations, and crisis intervention planning. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold valid certification from the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for School Psychologist.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and administrators.
• Experience collaborating with school and community professionals.
• Knowledge and implementation of RTI practices for academics and behavior.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report student performance data.

Responsibilities

• Provide RTI leadership and data interpretation as part of the RTI team.
• Assist schools with RTI-Behavior best practices implementation.
• Serve on the multi-factored assessment team for children from preschool to grade twelve.
• Attend Admission and Release Committee meetings to discuss evaluation components.
• Lead problem-solving discussions to implement interventions for student success.
• Consult with special and general education teachers on IEPs and intervention plans.
• Contribute to crisis and behavior intervention plan development and evaluation.
• Provide ongoing training for parents, teachers, and aides in special education interventions.
• Participate in district crisis response activities and staff meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant literature, laws, policies, and regulations.

Skills

School Psychology Certification

Effective communication

Collaboration with professionals

RTI (Response to Intervention)

Data collection & analysis

Job description

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position is for the 2026-2027 school year

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

DISTRICT WIDE

POSTING DATE: 07/14/2026

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ School Psychologist

Date Posted: 7/14/2026

Location: District Wide

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

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Postings current as of 7/16/2026 9:41:20 PM CST.

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