Occupation
School psychologist
Assesses learning, behaviour, and mental-health concerns in school-aged children, then advises schools and families on what support to put in place. Combines standardised assessment, classroom observation, and consultation, and contributes to formal decisions about special education eligibility and planning.
Also known as: Educational psychologist · School and educational psychologist
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Administer and score standardised cognitive, academic, and behavioural assessments
- Observe students in class and interview teachers and families
- Write assessment reports with recommendations for the school team
- Advise on behaviour support and intervention plans
- Join eligibility, placement, and review meetings
- Support schools after a crisis or critical incident
How people commonly enter
- Postgraduate degree in school, educational, or child psychology
- Supervised practice placement or internship built into the qualifying program
- Registration with the psychology regulator in the jurisdiction
Typical training: Postgraduate or professional degree
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Public facing · Team based · High responsibility · Quiet focus · Varied work
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping)
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — School Psychologists (19-3034.00) · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Educational psychologist · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning (Employment and Social Development Canada) · Canada
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