Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

• Psychologist, Educational
• Psychologist, School
• Psychometrist

• Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
• Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
• Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
• Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.
• Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues.
• Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
• Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
• Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
• Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
• Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
• Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
• Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
• Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
• Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
• Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
• Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.

• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze data on curricula or instructional methods
• analyze psychological testing data
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• analyze social or economic data
• assess educational potential or need of students
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect social or personal information
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile information through interviews
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• convert information into instructional program
• coordinate educational content
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• decide which psychological tests to administer to clients
• design classroom presentations
• develop instructional materials
• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop psychological tests, rating scales, or related material
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• evaluate educational outcomes
• evaluate student performance
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow confidentiality procedures
• forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
• interpret ability or achievement test results
• interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
• interpret psychological test results
• maintain awareness of social trends
• maintain educational records, reports, or files
• make presentations
• mentor co-workers in school or educational setting
• obtain information from individuals
• organize educational material or ideas
• perform statistical modeling
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• plan surveys of specified group or area
• prepare educational reports
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide expert testimony on research results
• recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups
• recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
• recognize student learning levels
• recommend further study or action based on research data
• recommend modifications to educational programs
• record student progress
• refer clients to community services or resources
• resolve problems in educational settings
• select teaching materials to meet student needs
• use behavior modification techniques
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data
• use counseling techniques
• use current social research
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of multi-media technology
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use motivational techniques in education
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use psychological assessment tools
• use public speaking techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use special education techniques
• use spreadsheet software
• use teaching techniques
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
• write business project or bid proposals
• write research or project grant proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers