School Psychologist - District Wide

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Psychologist – District Wide  school year)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Implement 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 based on Rank and Experience

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini (dawn.vancinichools.us).
• For information regarding the position contact Jaren Finney (Jaren.Finneychools.us) or Misti Carr (Misti.Carrchools.us).

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.