School Psychologist (KY) Kentucky School for the Deaf

• 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.
• Participates 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.
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