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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.

US jobs
63,940
Median wage
$95,990 a year
Job family
Science and research

Can agents do the work of school psychologists?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Science and research: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: CORE-Bench, declared solved.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.

  • 20%Develop educational programs, plans, or proceduresNot measured
  • 11%Advise others on educational or vocational mattersNot measured
  • 10%Counsel others about personal mattersNot measured
  • 8%Collect information about patients or clientsNot measured
  • 7%Maintain current knowledge in area of expertiseNot measured
  • 6%Coordinate activities with clients, agencies, or organizationsNot measured
  • 6%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
  • 6%Direct scientific or technical activitiesNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in science and research, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

  • CORE-Benchby Princeton UniversityTask level · CORE-Bench-Hard accuracy (public test set)
    95.5%Claude Code + Claude Opus 4.5 (after manual regrading) · 3 Dec 2025
    Solved

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
  • Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
  • Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
  • Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
  • Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
  • Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
  • Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
  • Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
  • Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
  • Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
  • Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
  • Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
Other job titles for this occupation (21)

Autism Consultant · Bilingual School Psychologist · Challenging Behavior Consultant · Early Intervention School Psychologist · Educational Diagnostician · School Neuropsychologist · School Psychometrist · Area School Psychologist · Certified School Psychologist · Child Psychologist · Child Psychometrist · Contract School Psychologist · Counseling Psychologist · Educational Psychologist · Elementary School Psychologist · K-12 School Psychologist (Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade School Psychologist) · Preliminary School Psychologist · School Psychological Examiner · School Psychology Licensed Specialist · School Psychology Specialist · Teletherapy School Psychologist