How do they match: School Psychologists

  • Child Psychologist
  • Child Psychometrist

  • 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.
  • Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
  • 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.
  • Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
  • Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
  • Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

  • Develop educational programs.