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School Psychologists

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

What you’d do

  • Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
  • Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
  • Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  • Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
  • Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
  • Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
  • Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.

Skills that matter

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing

How to get there

Extensive preparation: most need graduate school, such as a master's degree or higher

Also called

  • Bilingual School Psychologist
  • Early Intervention School Psychologist
  • School Neuropsychologist
  • School Psychometrist
  • Autism Consultant
  • Challenging Behavior Consultant

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