School Psychologist

The school psychologist role is an integral part of the Student Support team and plays a key role in evaluating students' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning to support their academic success and well-being. School psychologists assess students using a variety of tools, including standardized tests, observations, and interviews, to understand their strengths and challenges in areas such as learning, behavior, and mental health.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in School Psychology, Educational or Clinical Psychology from an accredited institution, to include forty-two (42) semester hours of graduate level coursework and five hundred (500) clock hours of satisfactory field experience in a PreK through 12 school setting under the supervision of a certified school psychologist.
• Certification as a School Psychologist by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
• Ability to lift 10 pounds, ability to stand frequently, ability to travel across KIPP DC schools

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
• 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
• up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break