School Psychologists
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems, using knowledge of cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.
Salary distribution (US)
Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.
Top skills
Knowledge you'll build
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- Therapy and Counseling
- English Language
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Law and Government
- Mathematics
A day in the life
Your morning might start by administering a cognitive assessment to a second grader referred for possible learning disabilities, carefully noting responses and behaviors during testing. By mid-morning you are sitting in a team meeting with parents, teachers, and special-education coordinators, interpreting assessment results and recommending whether the student qualifies for an IEP. Afternoons could include a crisis intervention with a middle schooler who is experiencing anxiety, a consultation with a teacher about behavioral strategies for a disruptive classroom, or running a social-skills group for students on the autism spectrum. The work requires empathy, precision, and advocacy, and the impact of helping a struggling child get the right support can change the trajectory of their entire educational experience.
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