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Understanding School Psychologists' Roles

School psychologists focus on assessments, interventions, evaluation, and data to support student learning and identify conditions requiring special services. They conduct psychological and academic assessments, counsel children and families, collaborate with teachers, and improve social-emotional learning. Most school psychologists work over 40 hours per week in schools and have a median salary of $76,990. They require a master's degree or higher in school psychology along with supervised experience and state certification.

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Understanding School Psychologists' Roles

School psychologists focus on assessments, interventions, evaluation, and data to support student learning and identify conditions requiring special services. They conduct psychological and academic assessments, counsel children and families, collaborate with teachers, and improve social-emotional learning. Most school psychologists work over 40 hours per week in schools and have a median salary of $76,990. They require a master's degree or higher in school psychology along with supervised experience and state certification.

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What Are  

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS? 
Helping Children Thrive 

Role: ​School psychologists


focus on the use of
assessments, interventions,
evaluation, and data to
investigate the processes of
learning and teaching and
provide support to students
and families. They also
interpret test results and
information from teachers and
parents to diagnose conditions
and help assess for special
service eligibility. 

Responsibilities:  
● Conduct psychological and academic assessments and collect student and
classroom data
● Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in
learning and adjustment
● Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching
strategies and school programs
● Improve student development in areas such as communication, social skills,
problem-solving, anger management, resilience and conflict resolution, and
social-emotional learning
● Assess diverse learning needs and modify or adapt instruction
● Monitor and effectively communicate with parents and teachers about
student progress

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Environment and Salary:​ ​Most school psychologists work in schools,


colleges, and private practices.​ They work with school administrators, teachers,
and community provi​ders to improve schoolwide practices and policies and
coordinate needed services. A typical work week consists of more than 40 hours
and is mainly in an office setting. The median salary for school psychologists was
$76,990 in 2018.

Training and Certification: ​School psychologists need an advanced degree


and certification to work. They must have at least a master’s or Education
Specialist (Ed.S.) de​gree in school psychology, and over 1000 hours in a
supervised internship. Some institutes even require a doctoral degree for the job.
Practice credentials are available in every state and are usually offered through the
state's department of education. The certification is almost always required for
employment in all public educational facilities in the state. They also may be
nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board. Some
states, including Alabama, require a passing score on the Praxis II as well.
 

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