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of new developments in school psychology. Design
classes and programs to meet the needs of special stu-
dents. Refer students and their families to appropri-
ate community agencies for medical, vocational, or
social services. Initiate and direct eff orts to foster tol-
erance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity
in school communities. Collect and analyze data to
evaluate the eff ectiveness of academic programs and
other services, such as behavioral management sys-
tems. Provide educational programs on topics such
as classroom management, teaching strategies, or
parenting skills. Conduct research to generate new
knowledge that can be used to address learning and
behavior issues.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 15. S c i e nt i fi c
Research, Engineering, and Mathematics. Work
Group: 15. 0 4. S o c i a l S c i e n c e s. Other Jobs in! is
Work Group: Anthropologists; Anthropologists and
Archeologists; Archeologists; Economists; Histori-
ans; Industrial-Organizational Psychologists; Politi-
cal Scientists; Sociologists.
Skills: Social Perceptiveness; Negotiation; Learn-
ing Strategies; Persuasion; Writing; Active Listening;
Service Orientation; Active Learning.
Education and Training Programs: Educational
Assessment, Testing, and Measurement; Psychology,
General; Clinical Psychology; Counseling Psychol-
ogy; Developmental and Child Psychology; School
Psychology; Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
Related Knowledge/Courses: # erapy and Coun-
seling; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology;
Philosophy and # eology; Education and Training;
Medicine and Dentistry.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.School Psychologists
! Personality Code: IS! Education/Training Required: Doctoral
degree
! Annual Earnings: $62,210
! Beginning Wage: $37,300
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 15.8%
! Annual Job Openings: 8,309
! Self-Employed: 34.2%
! Part-Time: 24.0%
! e job openings listed here are shared with Clinical
Psychologists and with Counseling Psychologists.Investigate processes of learning and teaching and
develop psychological principles and techniques
applicable to educational problems. Compile and
interpret students’ test results, along with information
from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and
to help assess eligibility for special services. Report
any pertinent information to the proper authorities
in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Assess an individual child’s needs, limitations, and
potential, using observation, review of school records,
and consultation with parents and school person-
nel. Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
Provide consultation to parents, teachers, adminis-
trators, and others on topics such as learning styles
and behavior modifi cation techniques. Promote an
understanding of child development and its relation-
ship to learning and behavior. Collaborate with other
educational professionals to develop teaching strate-
gies and school programs. Counsel children and fam-
ilies to help solve confl icts and problems in learning
and adjustment. Develop individualized educational
plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff
members. Maintain student records, including spe-
cial education reports, confi dential records, records
of services provided, and behavioral data. Serve as a
resource to help families and schools deal with crises,
such as separation and loss. Attend workshops, sem-
inars, or professional meetings to remain informed