O*NET-SOC 19-3034.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.3808/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.2508/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d4.2508/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d4.008/2019
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.3808/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.3808/2019
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2019
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.1208/2019
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.008/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.Core6208/2019
Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.Core6208/2019
Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.Core6208/2019
Select, administer, and score psychological tests.Core6208/2019
Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.Core6208/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social6.7711/2023
Investigative5.011/2023
Conventional4.0111/2023
Artistic3.3111/2023
Enterprising2.8211/2023
Realistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.