School Psychologists

Also Called: Bilingual School Psychologist, Consulting Psychologist, Psychologist, School Psychologist

Certificate After Master's

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$59,250

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What School Psychologists do

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.

  • Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
  • Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  • Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Desktop computers
  • Special purpose telephones

Technology

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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Math and Science
psychology
sociology and anthropology
Health
therapy and counseling
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Business
customer service

Education

  • 53% Post-master's certificate
  • 46% Master's degree

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.

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

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Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

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Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Compliance Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

School Psychologists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Persistence
  • Self Control
  • Social Orientation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what School Psychologists across the country typically make.

$28.48 / hour
$59,250 /year

Entry Level

$40.84 / hour
$84,940 /year

Median Level

$63.21 / hour
$131,470 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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