School Psychologist (Or Intern)

Sylvania; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative stipend

Extended contract days

Job summary

Caverna Independent School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year to serve students preschool through grade 14. The role emphasizes psychoeducational assessment, counseling, consultation with school teams, family engagement, MTSS participation, and support for diverse learners including English Learners.

Collaboration with families and community partners will be essential. Ideal candidates hold Kentucky certification as a School Psychologist or Provisional

Qualifications

• Must hold Kentucky certification as a School Psychologist or Provisional Certification as a School Psychologist Intern for the 2026–2027 school year.
• Evaluate needs of average, gifted, handicapped and disturbed students in an educational setting.
• Provide psychoeducational assessments to determine appropriate programs and instructional processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student needs in educational settings.
• Perform psychoeducational assessments for appropriate programs.
• Provide counseling and group/individual support to students.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and community agencies to implement interventions and support MTSS.

Skills

Psychoeducational assessment

Counseling

MTSS collaboration

Family engagement

Education

Kentucky School Psychologist certification

Provisional School Psychologist Intern certification (if applicable)

Job description

Caverna Independent School District is seeking a School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year to serve students in preschool through grade 14. This position is ideal for a candidate who prefers a comprehensive model of school psychology practice, as the role includes manageable evaluation caseloads with opportunities to focus on psychoeducational assessment, counseling, consultation with school teams, family and community engagement, participation in MTSS processes, and support for diverse student populations including English Learners. The school psychologist will collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs while assisting schools in implementing effective interventions and maintaining compliance with IDEA and Kentucky Administrative Regulations.

Caverna Independent Schools offers a very competitive salary schedule, a $2,500 administrative stipend, and 15 extended contract days. Well-suited applicants will demonstrate strong self-management, organization, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Applicants must hold Kentucky certification as a School Psychologist or hold Provisional Certification as a School Psychologist Intern for the 2026–2027 school year. Caverna Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction, to evaluate the needs of average, gifted, handicapped and disturbed children in an educational setting; to perform psychoeducational assessments to determine appropriate programs and instructional processes to enable students to achieve maximum achievement and adjustment; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems and issues; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management and learning strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns; and to do other related functions as directed.

Under direction, to provide behavioral, educational, career, and vocational counseling to individuals and small groups of students; to assist students in understanding and seeking solutions to social, emotional, or academic problems and issues; to serve as a resource pertaining to student behavior management strategies, and welfare and attendance problems and concerns; and to do other related functions as required. This position will facilitate guidance lessons in utilizing social/emotional curriculum and programming, will service students on an “as needed” basis, and may facilitate group counseling sessions.