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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

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Tasks

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

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Technology Skills

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  • Analytical or scientific software — Testing softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Computer based training software — Instructional softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Data base user interface and query software — Centris Group IEP Direct; Global Education Technologies EXCENT; PowerSchool Group PowerSchool SIS; Vision Management Consulting IEP PlaNET (see all 15 examples)See more occupations related to this technology.
  • Electronic mail software — Email softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Internet browser software — Web browser softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Office suite software — Microsoft Office Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Test scoring softwareSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Video conferencing software — Google MeetSee more occupations related to this technology.
  • Word processing software — Ewing Solutions QuickWriter; Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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

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Work Context

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  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 97% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Electronic Mail — 97% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 90% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 65% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or TeamSee more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 51% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 52% responded “Contact with others most of the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 73% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 56% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 43% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Sitting — 66% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 42% responded “Important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 31% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 46% responded “Important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 32% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 43% responded “Moderately close (at arm’s length).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Letters and Memos — 49% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Education Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master’s degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Related Experience Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians.
SVP Range (8.0 and above)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
53   Post-master’s certificate

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.See more occupations related to this interest.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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11-9033.00 Education Administrators, Postsecondary
19-3033.00 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Bright Outlook
21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook
21-1013.00 Marriage and Family Therapists Bright Outlook
21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors Bright Outlook
21-1021.00 Child, Family, and School Social Workers Bright Outlook
21-1022.00 Healthcare Social Workers Bright Outlook
25-1066.00 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Bright Outlook
25-1081.00 Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists.
Employment data for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists.
Industry data for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists.

Median wages (2020) $38.37 hourly, $79,820 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 118,800 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Faster than average (10% to 15%) Faster than average (10% to 15%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 9,400
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.

  • American Board of Professional Psychology external site
  • American Counseling Association external site
  • American Psychological Association external site
  • American School Counselor Association external site
  • ASCD external site
  • Council for Exceptional Children external site
  • National Association of School Psychologists external site
  • National Education Association external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Psychologists external site
  • Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology external site

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