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.

  • Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
  • Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
  • Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
  • Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
  • Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
  • Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.

  • Develop educational programs.
  • Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs.
  • Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.