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School Psychologists - 19-3034.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Autism Consultant
  • Bilingual School Psychologist
  • Challenging Behavior Consultant
  • Consulting Psychologist
  • Early Intervention School Psychologist
  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Learning Consultant
  • Psychologist
  • School Psychologist
  • School Psychometrist

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
  • Advise others on educational matters.
  • Advise others on healthcare matters.
  • Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
  • Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
  • Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
  • Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
  • Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Behavioral Health Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Behavioral Sciences (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Aviation Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Child and Adolescent Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Investigative Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Clinical Psychologist, Operational Psychologist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Medical Service Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Addictions Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Forensic Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Psychosomatic Psychiatry (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
  • Psychiatrist, Sleep Pathology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Psychologist, Educational
  • Psychologist, School
  • Psychometrist