School Psychologist

Overview

Thank you for your interest in joining Friendship Public Charter School! We are excited to review applications for anticipated vacancies for the 2026–2027 school year.

Our formal interview process will begin in January 2026 for all confirmed openings. Please note that some roles may be posted in advance of confirmation, and internal applicants will be considered first for any potential vacancies.

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life.

We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

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Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and re-evaluations for students as requested or warranted
• Acts as an interdisciplinary team member in the special education eligibility process
• Administering psychological assessments (IQ, personality, and achievement)as needed
• Articulates test results to parents and MDT members in clear, understandable language attending to cultural sensitivity
• Delivers group and individual therapy sessions as indicated on student IEPs
• Maintains progress notes as required by Friendship Public Charter School regulations
• Makes recommendations for purchasing assessment materials to ensure that the psychologist is adequately equipped with state-of-the-art resources
• Keeps abreast of advances in diagnostic materials
• Maintains compliant IEPS, including contact logs and reports progress accordingly to parents and team members
• Acts as an interdisciplinary team member in the special education eligibility process, administering IQ, personality, and achievement tests
• Articulates test results to parents who are not familiar with psychological tests
• Includes working with a wide range of student emotional and academic factors
• Researches the effectiveness of academic programs and behavior management procedures, and acquires new information about learning and behavior
• Assesses and evaluates the wide variety of behavior, skills, emotions and goals in the schools they serve
• Intervenes directly with counseling services for students and families;
• Consults with teachers, parents, and school personnel about learning, social and behavior problems
• Teaches lessons on parenting skills, learning strategies, substance abuse, and other topics pertinent to healthy schools

Qualifications

• Experience in the role preferred
• Master’s degree from an accredited school or university in educational or clinical psychology including; 42 semester hours of graduate coursework and 500 hours of successful field experience in a school setting under the supervision of a certified school psychologist required
• Must be eligible to acquire or must possess DC certification as a psychologist
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills: written, verbal, listening
• Ability to articulate test results to parents who are not familiar with psychological tests required
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Well organized
• Ability manage multiple tasks in a fast paced and high needs environment
• Commitment to servicing students from a minority and/ or lower socioeconomic background required

FPCS’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.