(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: School Psychologists
Job Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment. |
100
|
Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques. |
100
|
Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. |
100
|
Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. |
100
|
Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology. |
100
|
Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. |
98
|
Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services. |
98
|
Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. |
95
|
Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. |
95
|
Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems. |
95
|
Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. |
95
|
Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss. |
95
|
Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services. |
95
|
Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills. |
93
|
Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. |
92
|
Select, administer, and score psychological tests. |
92
|
Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities. |
84
|
Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students. |
84
|
Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
79
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
78
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
77
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
75
|
Getting Information
|
74
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
72
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
72
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
71
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
70
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
70
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
66
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
64
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
63
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
61
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
61
|
Thinking Creatively
|
58
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
58
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
57
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
56
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
56
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
54
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
44
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
31
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
30
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
30
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
22
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
22
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
20
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
10
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
0
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|