Student Intern for the 2026-27 School Year

Kenton County School District; Wright (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kenton County School District is seeking a Student Intern to gain hands-on experience through job shadowing and mentored projects within a chosen career pathway. The intern must be a KCSD student in good standing, pass a health examination, complete necessary trainings, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include supporting the internship mentor, identifying growth areas, and performing duties as assigned while complying with

Qualifications

• Must be a Kenton County School District student in good standing.
• Must pass a health examination required of all school employees.
• Complete training deemed necessary to perform duties including all employment trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Student interns support the goals and objectives of their internship program mentor's job responsibilities.
• Student intern identifies areas of growth within their internship and develops plans for improvement throughout their mentorship.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Education

Current KCSD student

Job description

TITLE: Student Intern
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Kenton County School District student in good standing.
2. Must pass a health examination required of all school employees.
3. Complete training deemed necessary to perform duties listed below including all employment trainings required by KCSD employees.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
5. Ability to work collaboratively.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

REPORTS TO: Internship Mentor and Department Lead for area of internship.
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To gain hand-on experience in an area of a selected career pathway through job shadowing and identification of a real world problem with the support of a knowledgeable professional.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Student interns support the goals and objectives of their internship program mentor's job responsibilities.
2. Student intern identifies areas of growth within their internship and develops plans for improvement throughout their mentorship.
3. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days and hours not to exceed Kentucky Labor Laws for minors
• Salary Schedule: Students will be paid at a step 0 on the G1 salary scale
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Non-Exempt

EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated by the internship mentor at the close of the internship.