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School Psychologists

SOC 19-3031.01

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

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.4

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Social Perceptiveness

4.2

Writing

4.1

Speaking

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Active Learning

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

5.0

Therapy and Counseling

4.6

English Language

4.6

Education and Training

4.5

Sociology and Anthropology

4.0

Mathematics

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Clerical

3.0

Key Tasks

1Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.

2Select, administer, and score psychological tests.

3Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.

4Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.

5Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.

Also Known As

Assessment Specialist Associate School Psychologist Behavior Specialist Behavioral Analyst Behavioral Specialist Bilingual School Psychologist Child Psychologist Child Psychometrist Child Study Team Director Consulting Psychologist