The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Special Education and Early Learning, Division of State Schools, has an opening for a School Psychologist at the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Conducts psychological and educational assessments to identify students' needs.
Administers and interprets a variety of standardized tests and measures.
Evaluates cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of students' development.
Provides individual and group counseling to students to address emotional, social, and behavioral issues.
Develops and implements intervention strategies to support students' academic and personal growth.
Monitors progress and adjust interventions, as necessary.
Collaborates with parents to understand students' needs and provide guidance on how to support their children at home.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Responds to and manages school crises, providing immediate support and interventions.
Provides training to teachers, staff, and parents on topics related to child development, learning, and behavior management.
Stays current with developments in the field of school psychology and maintain professional credentials.
Maintains accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Prepares detailed reports and provides documentation as required by school policies and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- Member of Kentucky Teachers Retirement System and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave (emergency, sick, personal)
- Paid holidays (4- each academic year)
- Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements:Must hold valid Kentucky Teaching Certification Kentucky Educational Professional Standards Board
Must hold valid Certification as a School Psychologist in Kentucky
Three (3) years of experience working as a School Psychologist
Knowledge of:Proficiency in ASL is preferred. Please note the selected candidate is expected to attain a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) rating of Intermediate is within four years of employment.
Experience in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education is preferred.
Position Details:ASL Version: School Psychologist KSB/KSD Salary Schedule: Certified Salary Schedule Number of Contract Days: 200Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
Applicants under contract with a local school district must submit a written release from their superintendent before an offer of employment can be extended.
In accordance with KRS 161.220, the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.To apply, email resumes and letters of interest to amy.hislope@education.ky.gov. For questions regarding this position, contact: Amy Hislope, HR Administrator, Division of Resource Management, 303 South Second Street, Danville, KY 40422 Email:
amy.hislope@education.ky.govThe Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit
https://www.dhs.gov/e-verify or contact DHS at 1-888-897-7781.
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.