How do they match: School Psychologists

  • 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.

  • Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
  • Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
  • Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
  • Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
  • Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  • Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.