Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to be considered for a Related-Service Provider (RSP) role?
In order to meet the requirements for a School Social Worker position, you must have at least two years of experience working in schools and be clinically licensed—either holding an LICSW in DC or have a clinical license from another state and apply for endorsement prior to applying.
To be considered for a School Psychologist position, you must have a master’s degree in School, Educational, or Clinical psychology from an accredited institution, including 42 semester hours of graduate-level coursework and 500 clock hours of satisfactory field experience in a Pre-K through 12 school setting under the supervision of a certified school psychologist. Additionally, you will need certification as a School Psychologist by the District of Columbia office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
For all School Counselor positions, you must have a master’s degree from an accredited university in school counseling, as well as a valid OSSE-issued certification as a professional school counselor.
For all Occupational Therapist positions, you must have bachelor’s degree if awarded prior to 2007 or a master’s degree, if your bachelor's degree was awarded after 2007, from an accredited university in occupational therapy. Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector is a plus, however, new graduates are welcome to apply.
For all Speech-Language Pathologist positions, you must have a master’s degree from an accredited university in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology. You must be eligible for District of Columbia’s Department of Health (DOH) license in the area of Speech-Language Pathology; and must hold DC DOH license within three months of hire of date. You must also be eligible for AHSA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and eligible for Instructional Credentials from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).