School Psychologists
Bilingual School Psychologist, Early Intervention School Psychologist, School Neuropsychologist, School Psychometrist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Math and Science
- psychology
- sociology and anthropology
Health
- therapy and counseling
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Sincerity
- Optimism
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Stress Tolerance
- Self-Control
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Video conferencing software
- Google Meet
- Zoom Hot Technology
Data base user interface and query software
- Centris Group IEP Direct
- Vision Management Consulting IEP PlaNET
Word processing software
- Ewing Solutions QuickWriter
- Microsoft Word Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 4)
certificate after master's or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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